The passing of Fred Smith, a major force in pro golf’s growth, draws heartfelt tributes from around the country.

It is not a small feat to say, we are at the level our tournament is at because of Fred Smith and the support of FedEx, and for that we will be eternally grateful,” Joe Tomek said.The executive ...

Under the late Fred Smith’s watch, FedEx invested heavily in the PGA Tour. Here’s why the pro game appealed to him.

Fred Smith, a former minority owner of the Washington NFL franchise and the founder of FedEx Corp., a prominent sponsor ...

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

The golf world mourns the loss of Frederick W. Smith, founder and executive chairman of FedEx, who died at age 80. FedEx and the PGA TOUR have enjoyed a long as ...

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

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — 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 ...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A retired FedEx employee is remembering Fred Smith the founder of FedEx who died on Saturday. Smith died at the age of 80 but not before reimagining the shipping and global c… ...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Former Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland is reflecting on his time spent with FedEx founder Fred Smith, who died on Saturday. Strickland, a two-term mayor of the city, interacted … ...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Fred Smith, founder and executive chairman of FedEx Corporation, has died. Smith died on Saturday, sources confirmed to WREG. He was 80 years old. Smith was born in Marks, Mi… ...

Community leaders, lawmakers and organizations are reacting after Memphis-based FedEx Founder, Fred Smith, passed away.