MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Thousands filed into the FedEx Forum Monday to honor the man many called the most influential person in Memphis, FedEx Founder Fred Smith. Smith died June 21 at age 80. “He was a part ...

FedEx has announced that Fred Smith, the company's founder, is stepping down as CEO on June 1. Smith will be replaced by President and Chief Operating Officer Raj Subramaniam. The company said Smith ...

FedEx will hold an event to honor its late founder. A celebration of life will be held for Fred Smith from 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Aug. 11 at FedExForum. The Memphis-based logistics giant said the public ...

FedEx executive Richard Smith said the family inquired about acquiring a majority interest in the Grizzlies from team owner Robert Pera. “But he knows of our possible interest if he ever changes his ...

AutoZone founder Pitt Hyde held a close friendship with late FedEx founder Fred Smith for much of his life. Hyde described him as a “renaissance man" and said he was always impressed with how ...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - FedEx announced plans for a celebration of life service for their late founder, Fred Smith, on Friday. The corporation said the celebration would be scheduled for Monday, August 11, ...

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 College ...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The son of FedEx founder Fred Smith has been nominated for election to the FedEx board of directors. Richard Smith, 47, has worked for FedEx for nearly 20 years. He is among 13 ...

FedEx founder’s family attempted to buy Grizzlies ...