Memphis International Airport officially renamed after Fred Smith
Airport, federal, state and local officials gathered for a renaming of Memphis’ airport in honor of the late FedEx founder.
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August 2026
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Calkins: It’s the end of an era for the Memphis golf tournament
“For nearly seven decades, the best golfers in the world have played in Memphis. Starting in 2028, that will no longer be the case.”
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Memphis golf tourney to lose elite status as of 2028
Since 2022, TPC Southwind has played host to the FedEx St. Jude Championship — the first event in the FedEx Cup playoffs. That, however, is about to change.
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FedEx reveals more details about $400M Hercules project
FedEx’s Hercules facility will total almost 1.6 million square feet at Memphis International Airport.
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FedEx Logistics names new president
FedEx Logistics’ new president recently oversaw sales in the Asia Pacific region.
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Memphis logistics leaders navigate most complex tariffs yet
President Donald Trump’s new round of tariffs took effect July 24. Some trade experts say Memphis has already started feeling the effects.
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July 2026
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FedEx files permit for $18.1M expansion at airport
FedEx is planning to expand its operations at the airport with an $18.1 million addition to its international freight facilities, according to a permit.
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FedEx laying off nearly 150 workers in St. Louis area
FedEx announced it is laying off almost 150 workers at two facilities in the St. Louis area.
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French logistics giant to buy FedEx Supply Chain for $1.4 billion
FedEx Supply Chain will be sold to CMA CGM Group, a French-based shipping and logistics company, pending regulatory approvals.
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June 2026
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FedEx pilots get pay hike and working condition changes
A new agreement was reached between FedEx pilots and management. More than 80% of pilots who voted approved the agreement, which includes $150,000 in pay they lost during the negotiations, which have gone on for years.
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Long-vacant Holiday Inn, FedEx campus on Lamar gets new owner
The property was well-maintained for years but started to decline after FedEx left. Weeds have grown around the property, and the air conditioning gave out years ago.
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May 2026
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FedEx stock down nearly 10% after Amazon announces delivery expansion
FedEx’s stock plummeted Monday, May 4, as Amazon unveiled it was expanding it logistics offerings to “every business.”
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April 2026
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FedEx begins search for new CFO
John Dietrich is stepping down as FedEx’s CFO, beginning June 1.
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FedEx pilots reach tentative agreement with company
FedEx and more than 5,000 of its pilots reached a tentative agreement after years of debating pay levels and other benefits.
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March 2026
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FedEx announces record profitability during holiday season
AI, technological advancements and other improvements are expected to fuel revenue growth for the company this year.
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February 2026
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FedEx sues U.S. government, claiming it should be refunded for tariffs
FedEx has sued the U.S. government because it has paid tariffs under the conditions of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.
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January 2026
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Memphis airport, FedEx report delays, service interruptions
FedEx officials said they issued a national service disruption, impacting operations at the Memphis and Indianapolis hubs.
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FedEx planning new ‘Hercules’ facility at World Hub
The 1.6 million-square-foot facility at 2753 Sprankel Ave. will handle a “state-of-the art automated sort system,” according to documents.
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December 2025
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FedEx reports strong 2nd quarter
FedEx Corp. reported strong second quarter earnings despite air-traffic constraints, the grounding of 25 MD-11 planes, industry weakness and global trade-policy changes.
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August 2025
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FedEx lays off hundreds in Shelby County
FedEx Corp. filed a notification with the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development detailing the layoffs at its facilities.
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FedEx finds new executive from outside the company
FedEx Corp. announced a former Accenture Technology executive will replace a recently exited FedEx executive.
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FedEx exec will get multimillion-dollar cash payout
FedEx filings detail a cash payment and more for the former executive vice president.
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‘We will keep flying, Fred’: Mourners honor FedEx founder
“He opened doors for generations of entrepreneurs to proudly go through in the Bluff City,” Memphis Mayor Paul Young said. “Fred Smith didn’t just build a company. He built belief.”
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July 2025
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FedEx executive vice president to step down
“I am confident in our strong foundation, long-term strategy, and talented team as we move forward into this next chapter,” said Raj Subramaniam, FedEx’s president and CEO.
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June 2025
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FedEx leadership uncertain about 2026 outlook
A moment of reflection for FedEx founder Fred Smith opened the company’s annual earnings call Tuesday, June 24.
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