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Calkins: On Fred Smith’s 81st birthday, the city he loved said goodbye

Memphis threw a celebration at FedExForum that was worthy of Fred Smith’s life.  Of course, Smith himself might not have ...

FedEx honors late founder Fred Smith with celebration of life event in Memphis

A celebration of life is being held for Smith from 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m. at FedExForum in Downtown Memphis. The Memphis-based logistics giant offered free public admission to celebrate the life of Smith ...

Watch FedEx St. Jude Championship honor Fred Smith with flyover after round paused for moment of silence

Here's a look at how the 2025 FedEx St. Jude Championship golf tournament honored FedEx founder Fred Smith, who died in June.
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The Early Word: Much love for Fred Smith but not much luck for Feagins

School-board shake-up is delayed, the zoo’s male lion dies and Magnolia & May’s owners are up to monkey business.

Epic FedEx St. Jude Championship finish makes for a fitting ending to a poignant week in Memphis

The FedEx St. Jude Championship never disappoints. Another epic climax proves again that the Memphis event is alive and well.