While riding the waves of success, New Jersey punk poet Patti Smith was struck with a need to cease operations lest her art ...

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

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

Memphis is mourning the loss of FedEx founder Fred Smith, who died at age 80. Memphis leaders and officials praised Smith's contributions to the city and global commerce. Smith's innovative vision ...

Memphis is mourning the loss of FedEx founder Fred Smith, who died at age 80. Memphis leaders and officials praised Smith's contributions to the city and global commerce. Smith's innovative vision ...

This story will be updated. Memphis is mourning the death of FedEx founder Fred Smith, who died June 21 at the age of 80. "Fred Smith was the most significant Memphian in history.

Smith had an interest in both aviation and business at a young age. At age 15, he both learned to fly and started Ardent Record Company with two of his classmates. The label’s first release ...

This story will be updated. Memphis is mourning the death of FedEx founder Fred Smith, who died June 21 at the age of 80. "Fred Smith was the most significant Memphian in history.

This story will be updated. Memphis is mourning the death of FedEx founder Fred Smith, who died June 21 at the age of 80. "Fred Smith was the most significant Memphian in history.

America lost one of its greatest entrepreneurs, patriots, capitalists and philanthropists. Fred Smith died Saturday at the ...