FedEx Logistics HQ project wins $3 million in grants, tax freeze worth millions

By , Daily Memphian Updated: February 14, 2019 6:07 PM CT | Published: February 14, 2019 1:04 PM CT
<strong>FedEx Logistics president and chief executive officer Richard W. Smith takes in the view from the company's future headquarters.</strong>&nbsp;(Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)

FedEx Logistics president and chief executive officer Richard W. Smith takes in the view from the company's future headquarters. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)

Public incentives flowed Thursday into a project to retrofit the Gibson Guitar Factory and make it FedEx Logistics' global headquarters. A tax freeze and two grants sailed to approval.

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Wayne Risher

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Business news reporter, 43-year veteran of print journalism, 35-year resident of Memphis, University of Georgia alumnus and proud father and spouse of University of Memphis graduates.


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