From academics and facilities to athletics, Fred Smith deeply invested in the future of the University of Memphis.

Additional steps remain to officially rename Memphis International Airport after FedEx founder Fred Smith, but the process is ...

Frederick W. Smith, who revolutionized express delivery as the founder and longtime chief executive of FedEx, a company that ...

The Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority board approved a measure Thursday morning to rename the Memphis airport in honor ...

It's hard to imagine a Memphis household that wasn't affected in some way, large (employment) or small (the Grizzlies), by ...

FedEx founder Fred Smith died June 21 at the age of 80. He was remembered for transforming Memphis and shaping the city's ...

Ryan Silverfield, Penny Hardaway and other Memphis coaches talked about Fred Smith's impact on Tigers athletics at an event ...

Airport officials expect further updates on the renaming process and the official new airport name in the coming months.

"We ... look forward to operating out of a location that bears his name," FedEx said in a statement about naming the airport after company icon Smith.

For all of FedEx founder Fred Smith's renown as a businessman, his impact on sports in Memphis is equally immeasurable. Smith ...

Memphis is mourning the loss of FedEx founder Fred Smith, who died at age 80. Memphis leaders and officials praised Smith's ...

Fred Smith, founder of FedEx, significantly impacted Memphis beyond the company's direct economic contributions. His influence is seen in various areas, including sports (FedExForum), wildlife ...