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Memphis International Airport renamed Frederick W. Smith International Airport
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· August 12, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Details about the reasoning behind the change are available from FOX 17 WZTV Nashville.
A Tennessee airport has undergone a name change. Memphis International Airport is now known by a different name. The new name of the airport is Frederick W.
Smith International Airport. Further information about the name change can be found through local news sources. Details about the reasoning behind the change are available from FOX 17 WZTV Nashville .
For those looking for more information, the source provides additional context and details about the newly named Frederick W. Smith International Airport.
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Category: local Published: August 12, 2026 Source: FOX 17 WZTV Nashville (local news) Reading time: 1 min
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