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Airport authority unanimously approves resolution to honor late FedEx founder with name change
A unanimous vote by airport officials marks the beginning of a significant change for Memphis International Airport, paying ...
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Plan to name Memphis International Airport after late FedEx founder finally taking off
The Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority unanimously approved on Thursday a resolution to rename the airport after the founder of FedEx Fred Smith.
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Airport to be named after FedEx founder
The Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority Board approved a resolution to name the airport after Smith in a board meeting on ...
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Memphis and Tennessee leaders react to Fred Smith's death: 'An incalculable loss'
Memphis is mourning the loss of FedEx founder Fred Smith, who died at age 80. Memphis leaders and officials praised Smith's ...
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FedEx 'visionary' Fred Smith had unparalleled impact on Memphis sports - azcentral.com
FedEx has been a title sponsor of Memphis’ PGA Tour event since 1986, just 13 years after Smith oversaw the company’s first flights take off from the Bluff City.
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FedEx 'visionary' Fred Smith had unparalleled impact on Memphis sports - Austin American-Statesman
FedEx has been a title sponsor of Memphis’ PGA Tour event since 1986, just 13 years after Smith oversaw the company’s first flights take off from the Bluff City.
FedEx Founder, Who Saved Company in Early Days by Gambling Final $5K in Vegas, Dies at 80
Fred Smith, who pioneered the express delivery industry when he founded FedEx more than 50 years ago, died at the age of 80 ...
FedEx earnings: Profits better than expected in Q4, 'solid finish' for fiscal year
FedEx reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter profits, but company officials warned of the impact of economic ...