The event will take place on Monday, Aug. 11, 2025, at FedExForum on what would have been Smith's 81st birthday.

FedEx has announced that it will hold a public memorial for founder Fred Smith. FedEx says that the memorial will be held ...

A celebration of life event will be held for FedEx founder Fred Smith at FedExForum in Downtown Memphis on what would have been his 81st birthday.

T he last time I saw Fred Smith was just a few weeks ago, at a meeting in Nashville. We were taking a quick break from an intense dialogue with leaders across the political spectr ...

"It's difficult to put into words the tremendous loss felt by all who knew Frederick W. Smith," FedEx CEO and President Raj Subramaniam said.

FedEx founder Fred Smith overcame childhood Legg-Calvé-Perthes syndrome to become a pilot and serve in the Marines. Smith was a close friend of John McCain, the Republican presidential nominee of ...

The rise of FedEx Corp. from a startup express carrier with a few aircraft to the largest air cargo airline in the world and facilitator of global commerce is one of the remarkable stories in American ...

FedEx founder Fred Smith was a complex character with numerous interests. Here's a look at some perhaps under-reported aspects of his life.

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

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

In a statement sent to The Commercial Appeal on June 27, FedEx said the company wholeheartedly endorses renaming the airport after Smith. "We fully support the Memphis-Shelby County Airport ...

FedEx announced plans for a celebration of life service for their late founder, Fred Smith, on Friday. The corporation said ...