Tammy Baumgardner Named Food City Senior Manager of Public Relations

Tammy Baumgardner Named Food City Senior Manager of Public Relations
Abingdon, VA. - Monday, Mar 2, 2020.

Food City recently announced the appointment of Tammy Baumgardner to the newly created position of Senior Manager of Public Relations.  Baumgardner brings more than 32 years of industry knowledge and experience to this key role, including 22 years in media and community relations.

“Tammy’s broad experience inside our organization makes her uniquely qualified for this very important role.  As we continue to grow, I know of no other person more suited to communicate with our customers, our associates and the general public than Tammy,” says Steven C. Smith, Food City president and chief executive officer.

Baumgardner began her retail career with Food City in 1987, after graduating Abingdon High School.  She has served in a number of positions, including accounting clerk, receptionist, administrative assistant, executive assistant, assistant office manager, retail pricing specialist, loyalty marketing coordinator, promotions coordinator and most recently, marketing/events coordinator. 

Baumgardner’s new duties include the oversight of Food City’s media and public relations department.  She is also responsible for the management of a number of Food City’s sports marketing initiatives, including their NASCAR title sponsorship at Bristol Motor Speedway and other special events and projects.  Baumgardner also serves as a board member for Food City’s Charitable Foundation, which benefits area charitable organizations.

“Tammy has shown great leadership qualities over the years through communication with the media, helping to facilitate NASCAR race activities, and other special event activities. We are proud of Tammy’s accomplishments and look forward to her serving in this new role,” says Kevin Stafford, Food City vice president of marketing.

Baumgardner is active within her local church, having served as a long-time Sunday School teacher, secretary and past treasurer, as well as assisting with event planning and coordination.  She also served as an officer and past board member for the United Way of Southwest Virginia.  Baumgardner was named United Way of SWVA Board Member of the Year and was the first recipient of their Women of Distinction Award in 2015 in recognition of her service to the community.  She and her husband Glen currently reside in Bristol, Tennessee.


Headquartered in Abingdon, Virginia, K-VA-T Food Stores (Food City’s parent company) operates 132 retail outlets throughout southeast Kentucky, southwest Virginia, east Tennessee, Chattanooga and north Georgia.