Memphis Airport to be Renamed After FedEx Founder City’s airport authority aims to recognize former CEO Fred Smith, who recently died at 80.

Frederick W. Smith, who revolutionized express delivery as the founder and longtime chief executive of FedEx, a company that became so ubiquitous its name gained currency as a verb, died June 21 in ...

Fred Smith, founder of FedEx, significantly impacted the University of Memphis through investments and ideas. Smith's contributions include funding the FedEx Institute of Technology and securing ...

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

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

FedEx honors founder Fred Smith's legacy during Q4 earnings call, reports slight revenue growth, and continues cost-cutting measures for FY 2025.

The Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority plans to explore naming the airport after Fred Smith, according to the board's vice chair.

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

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.

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