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

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

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.

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

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

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

Following graduation, Smith served as a captain in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1966 to 1969. He completed two tours in Vietnam ...

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

"We ... look forward to operating out of a location that bears his name," FedEx said in a statement about naming the airport ...

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.