UofM President Bill Hardgrave, Remembering Fred Smith
Fred Smith was a titan of industry and a passionate Memphian who devoted more than 50 years to growing this city.
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Gov. Lee Releases Statement on Frederick W. Smith’s Life and Legacy
Today, Governor Bill Lee released the following statement in memory of Fred Smith, a legendary Tennessean and FedEx founder and chairman:
Rep. David Kustoff Statement Regarding the Passing of FedEx Founder Fred Smith
Tonight, Rep. David Kustoff (TN-08) released the following statement regarding FedEx founder Fred Smith's passing.
FedEx founder Fred Smith, a Marine Corps veteran who revolutionized package delivery, dies at 80
Fred Smith, the FedEx Corp. founder who revolutionized the express delivery industry, has died, the company said. He was 80.
TWRA withdraws license fee increase, legislature commits to alternative funding
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) appeared before the Joint Government Operations Committee June 18 to present the license fee increase previously approved by the Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission (TFWC).
Former Tennessee state Sen. Frank Niceley dies of suspected heart attack
Former state Sen. Frank Niceley, a farmer and longtime conservative lawmaker known for his colorful comments on Tennessee's Capitol Hill, died Thursday. He was 78.
Man with Taser and rope charged in attempted kidnapping of Memphis mayor
Police say a man has been charged with an attempted kidnapping of the mayor of Memphis.
Federal Disaster Declaration approved for Tennessee counties from April storms
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced President Trump’s approval of his request for a Major Disaster Declaration.
If passed, GOP's 'big, beautiful bill' could have negative impact on healthcare
One piece of legislation known as the "big, beautiful bill" is aiming to change how Medicare and Medicaid reimburses hospitals, but those changes could have a negative impact on patients, healthcare workers and local hospitals.
Nominations open for 2025 'Coolest Thing Made in Tennessee' contest
The Tennessee Manufacturers Association and the Tennessee Chamber of Commerce & Industry, in partnership with UTCIS, have announced that the 2025 "Coolest Thing Made in Tennessee" contest is now live.
