One heaping helping of football is not enough for Northeast Tennessee, so a longtime regional advocate is about to serve up seconds. Bristol Motor Speedway (BMS) announced today that Food City has come on board as central sponsor for the upcoming contest between East Tennessee State University (ETSU) and Southern Conference rival Western Carolina. The game, set to kick off on…

Earlier today, Food City officials awarded the grand-prize package from their Ultimate Battle Pass sweepstakes.  The presentation took place at the Deane Hill Food City in Knoxville, TN.  The contest ran August 3rd through August 30th in all Food City locations.  Customers gained automatic entry each time they purchased five participating items, using their Food City ValuCard.  Mail-in entries were…

As students across the area head back to school, Food City is gearing up for the kick-off of their 2016-2017 School Bucks Program.   “We’re committed to giving back to the communities we operate in and we take the education of our youth very seriously,” said Steven C. Smith, Food City president and chief executive officer.  “Our Food City School Bucks…

Company officials recently announced that Food City will once again be providing the flu vaccine this immunization season.“Food City’s immunizing pharmacists are certified to administer vaccinations in accordance with the standards set forth by the American Pharmacist Association and the corresponding state pharmacy associations.  Over the past ten years, Food City has offered the added convenience of a number of…

As the area prepares for the upcoming race weekend at Bristol Motor Speedway, the folks at Food City are gearing up for the running of the August 19th Food City 300. Company officials announced today that Bristol Mayors Chad Keen and Bill Hartley will join forces to serve as the event Grand Marshal and Honorary Starter.  Keen, Mayor of Bristol,…

As the area prepares for the onslaught of race fans and RV’s, the folks at Food City are gearing up for the annual Food City Race Night, which paves the way for a weekend of action-packed XFinity and Sprint Cup racing at one of NASCAR’s most popular venues.  The event will take place on Thursday, August 18, 2016 on State…

Jimbo Howard, produce manager for the Pikeville, KY  Food City was recently named a grand-prize winner in the 2016 Retail Produce Manager of the Year Awards.  Each year, United Fresh Produce Association recognizes the top 25 produce managers within the industry during their annual convention.  Five grand-prize winners are selected from among the field of competitors.  This year’s convention was…

Earlier today, Food City customers celebrated the long-awaited first day of wine sales in Tennessee grocery stores. “For years, countless Tennesseans have sought the same opportunity afforded their Virginia and Georgia friends and neighbors, to purchase wine from their local supermarket.  For the past eight years, legislators and retailers across the state have worked diligently to bring their plea to…

Food City announced today that the retail supermarket chain is partnering with WCYB News 5 to host a collection drive to benefit West Virginia flood relief efforts.Area Food City locations are participating in the drive, which will begin June 30th and continue through July 5th.  Specially marked collection containers will be available inside the store to accept the donation of…

Food City and seven-time NASCAR Champion, Richard Petty have once again teamed up to benefit Paralyzed Veterans of America’s Mission: ABLE campaign.  For 70 years, Paralyzed Veterans of America (Paralyzed Veterans) has been on a mission to change lives and build brighter futures for our seriously injured heroes.   “If there has been one partner that has really stepped up to…