Food City and Kaulig Racing Extend Partnership for 2024
Lexington, N.C.. - Tuesday, Mar 12, 2024.

AJ Allmendinger to Drive the No. 16 Mtn Dew CHEETOS® Food City Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 in the Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway Kaulig Racing and Food City will team up for the second-straight year, as the pair announces an extended partnership for the 2024 NASCAR season. The No. 16 Camaro ZL1, driven by AJ Allmendinger, will sport both PepsiCo’s Mountain…

Eastman and Food City unveil new plastics recycling bin in Kingsport
Kingsport, TN. - Wednesday, Mar 6, 2024.

Eastman, a global specialty materials company, and Food City, a leading regional grocery retailer, today unveiled the first (Eastman Road Food City) of three plastic recycling collection bins that will be located at the retailer’s stores in Kingsport, Tennessee. The partnership program – Shop, Recycle, Repeat, announced last November – will enable customers to drop off their plastic waste in…

Clintwood Food City Set to Open
Abingdon, VA. - Friday, Feb 23, 2024.

Shelves are stocked in preparation for the much-anticipated February 28th opening of the new Food City on Dickenson Hwy. in Clintwood, VA. The 45,000 square foot retail supermarket serves as a replacement for Food City’s existing location.  “We have served the residents of Clintwood and Dickenson County for nearly 25 years, and we are excited to provide our loyal customers with…

Food City Supports SWVA Higher Education Center Foundation
Abingdon, VA. - Wednesday, Feb 14, 2024.

Food City is proud to be a longtime supporter of the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center in Abingdon, VA.  Earlier today, Food City officials presented a check totaling $27,500 to the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center Foundation in support of their new Southwest Virginia Regional Simulation Lab for Nursing and Allied Health and memorial scholarship endowmen. A 1,200 square foot classroom…

Second Harvest Food Bank Volunteer Center Expansion Project Groundbreaking
Kingsport, TN. - Monday, Feb 5, 2024.

Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee held a groundbreaking ceremony to kick off phase II of their building expansion project on January 30, 2024. The building expansion is an important initiative of the Food Bank’s Strategic Plan to help meet the growing need for hunger relief in Northeast Tennessee and part of their long-range transformational strategies to lower food insecurity…

Myron McCormick Named Food City District Manager
Abingdon, VA. - Wednesday, Jan 17, 2024.

Food City recently named Myron McCormick as a district manager in their Chattanooga operating division. A life-time grocer, McCormick brings over 36 years of industry knowledge and experience to this key role.  “Myron has amassed a wonderful career of experiences, both as a grocer and leader/mentor which will be a tremendous asset as a district manager. His passion for excellence is…

Brian Hemminger Named Food City District Manager for City of Chattanooga and Surrounding Counties
Abingdon, VA. - Wednesday, Jan 17, 2024.

Food City recently announced that Brian Hemminger will assume the leadership role of district manager for 11 of their store locations spanning the City of Chattanooga and Hamilton and Rhea counties. A life-time grocer, Hemminger brings over 31 years of industry knowledge and experience to this key role.  “Over the past year and a half, Brian has done an outstanding job…

Katie Penny Named Food City Executive Vice President of Operations
Abingdon, VA. - Thursday, Jan 11, 2024.

Food City recently named Katie Penny to the role of executive vice president of operations for their Knoxville division. A third-generation grocer, Penny brings a lifetime of knowledge and experience to this key role.  “Since joining our company, Katie has excelled in her leadership abilities and shown tremendous growth, having completed our management training program, and served as both a store…

Food City Executive Vice President of Operations Ron Tacker Announces Retirement
Abingdon, VA. - Thursday, Jan 11, 2024.

Following a life-long career in the grocery industry, Ron Tacker, executive vice president of operations for Food City’s Knoxville division has announced plans to retire from the company, effective March 1st.  “Ron has been a valuable asset to our company, the grocery industry, his colleagues, and the entire Knoxville community.  His service in this critical role has enabled our company to…

Food City Receives Gold MyPlate Champion Achievement
Abingdon, VA. - Wednesday, Dec 27, 2023.

Food City was recently recognized with the Gold MyPlate Champion achievement for the grocery retailer’s participation in the MyPlate National Strategic Partnership and for their promotion of the MyPlate program.  “We’re committed to the communities we serve.  Our team works hard to provide our customers and associates with the information necessary to make more informed dietary choices,” says Steven C. Smith,…