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Hundreds packed out the FedEx Forum Monday to honor the life and legacy of FedEx founder Fred Smith. Smith died June 21 and ...
Bravo Zulu is a naval term that means “well done,” and was a favorite phrase of Fred Smith. A jet flyover at the at the FedEx ...
Thousands filed into the FedEx Forum Monday to honor the man many called the most influential person in Memphis, FedEx ...
The city of Memphis will honor Fred Smith, the founder of FedEx, with a Celebration of Life event at FedExForum on what would ...
Aviation commentator Dan Patterson reflects on the life and legacy of Fred Smith, who founded FedEx and revolutionized overnight delivery with his hub-and-spoke model.
"This key represents our gratitude, our admiration and our enduring respect ...," Memphis Mayor Paul Young said during an ...
Tom Hanks and Morgan Freeman played a role in the celebration of life event FedEx hosted in honor of its founder, Fred Smith.
Here's a look at how the 2025 FedEx St. Jude Championship golf tournament honored FedEx founder Fred Smith, who died in June.
Memphis threw a celebration at FedExForum that was worthy of Fred Smith’s life.  Of course, Smith himself might not have ...
Fred Smith, 80, was the founder and executive chairman of FedEx. He died after reportedly suffering a heart attack. (Source: FedEx Corp.) Smith stepped down as the CEO of FedEx in 2022.
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Fred Smith, the FedEx Corp. founder who revolutionized the express delivery industry, has died, the company said. He was 80. FedEx started operating in 1973, delivering small ...