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

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.

Sriram Krishnasamy had served as FedEx's executive vice president, chief digital and information officer, and chief ...

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

The late FedEx founder's influence extended far beyond shipping, playing a pivotal role in bringing professional football ...

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

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

Fred Smith, who pioneered the express delivery industry when he founded FedEx more than 50 years ago, died at the age of 80 in Memphis, Tenn., on Saturday, June 21.

For all of FedEx founder Fred Smith's renown as a businessman, his impact on sports in Memphis is equally immeasurable. Smith died on June 21.