There are 5 article(s) tagged Fred Davis:

• December 2020

  • Opinion: Rev. Netters taught us to how to lose with grace, serve with humility

    The Rev. Dr. Netters is one of the most revered figures in Memphis history, a legacy highlighted by his 1967 election to serve as one of the first three African American City Council members.

    By Otis Sanford December 17, 2020

• May 2020

  • More than a Memphis treasure, Fred Davis was a ‘good human being’

    Fred Davis, a charter member of the Memphis City Council, may have left elected office more than 40 years ago, he never stepped aside.

    By Otis Sanford May 14, 2020

  • Fred Davis, charter city council member and black business advocate, dies at 86

    Fred Davis was an early advocate of black-owned business growth even before the city had a majority African American population. He was also on the city council during the 1968 sanitation workers strike.

    By Bill Dries May 12, 2020

• December 2019

  • Fred Davis, Charles and Patra Temple receive Southwest Foundation honors

    Southwest's foundation honored Fred Davis, Charles and Patra Temple, student scholarship recipients, sponsors and donors. 

    By Elle Perry December 09, 2019

• June 2019

  • Universal Life city service center renamed for Fred Davis

    The city's minority business service center in the recently renovated and reopened Universal Life Building has been renamed the Fred L. Davis Innovation Center.

    By Bill Dries June 14, 2019