Also known as the city of Elvis, Memphis is located along the Mississippi River and it has a population of approximately 652,000 people, which turns it into the 2nd largest city in the state of Tennessee and the 26th largest in the United States. Memphis is also the home of these 4 incredible Fortune 1000 companies headquarters. Here’s everything you need to know about them.
FedEx is one of the world’s largest freight carriers and transportation services, moving approximately 15 million shipments per day through over 2,100 locations worldwide. The company owns a fleet of 686 aircraft, more than 180,000 vehicles and has a presence in more than 200 countries, employing 450,000 people. Its core values are flexibility, honesty, and value for money.
Employees at FedEx rated the company’s CEO among the top 10% of all similar-sized companies in the U.S.
“Those I work with take pride in doing their best, they take initiative and ownership and understand that we all have the same ultimate goal.”
-Employee Review
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International Paper is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of fiber-based pulp, paper, and packaging products with over 25,000 customers in 150 countries around the world. The company’s top-selling segment is industrial packaging which accounts for at least 60% of its revenues and they employ more than 52,000 people. The company’s core values are environmental care, people care, creativity, and inspired performance.
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First Horizon National is the holding company of several financial services businesses including First Tennessee Bank and Capital Bank, which are both regional banks that operate in Florida, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia. They also own FTB Advisors, a wealth management firm; and, FTN Financial, a business unit specialized in fixed income investments and sales. The company employs more than 5,500 people and its core values are accountability, adaptability, integrity, and relationships.
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AutoZone is a large auto part and accessories chain of stores with 6,200 establishments spread across 50 states in the U.S., along with a some stores located in Puerto Rico, Mexico, and Brazil. The company also commercializes automotive diagnose and repair software and it employs over 90,000 people worldwide. Its core values are customer focus, people care, exceptional performance, diversity, and success.