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

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

Fred Smith, founder of FedEx, has passed away at 80, leaving a legacy of innovation and philanthropy in Memphis.

FedEx founder Fred Smith was honored with a floor speech in the House of Representatives on Tuesday Rep. David Kustoff ...

Fred Smith, founder of FedEx, significantly impacted the Memphis sports landscape. Smith played a key role in bringing the NBA's Grizzlies to Memphis and securing their future in the city.

Fred Smith, founder of FedEx, significantly impacted the Memphis sports landscape. Smith played a key role in bringing the NBA's Grizzlies to Memphis and securing their future in the city.

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.

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

People across the state and country continue to mourn the loss of FedEx founder and Executive Chairman Fred Smith. Smith died Saturday afternoon at Baptist East Hospital. Former Memphis mayor ...

Fred Smith, founder and CEO of FedEx gave his views on local business, government and educational issues to Memphis City Council members on April 21, 2009 at City Hall. (Lance Murphey/The Daily ...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Founder of the FedEx Corporation, Fred Smith, has died Saturday at 80. Smith was born in 1944 in Marks, Mississippi, before going on to earn his undergraduate degree at Yale ...