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Remembering Fred Smith
It’s with a heavy heart that we acknowledge the passing of Fred Smith, founder of FedEx. As the visionary who transformed the delivery industry and pioneered overnight shipping, Fred had a global impact. We’ll remember him best for the profound and transformative effect he had on Memphis.
Preserving Memories of Black Life in Memphis - New York Times
New York Times spotlights a new partnership bringing new life to the Hooks Brothers Studio archive, a trove of over 75,000 photographs documenting Black life in Memphis across generations. This feature highlights how community, memory, and identity are being preserved through visual history.
Fulfilling the promise of Downtown Memphis
One of our greatest opportunities is fulfilling the promise of Downtown Memphis as a vibrant and connected focal point for all Memphians.