Bass Pro Shop Night Race Weekend Tickets at Bristol Motor Speedway Available For Sale at Area
Bristol, TN. -
Friday, May 29, 2026.
BRISTOL, Tenn. (May 19, 2026) – Bristol Motor Speedway and its longtime partner, Food City, will once again make it super-easy for race fans to purchase tickets to the upcoming Bass Pro Shops Night Race weekend, Sept. 17-19. Tickets for all three nights of racing, including Thursday’s UNOH 250 presented by Ohio Logistics and Bush’s Beans 200 doubleheader, Friday night’s…
Food City Groundbreaking Old Highway 20 in Madison, AL
Abingdon, VA. -
Friday, May 15, 2026.
ABINGDON, VA (Friday, May 15, 2026) – Earlier today, company officials broke ground on the new Food City on Old Highway 20 in Madison, AL. The 56,000+ square foot retail supermarket is expected to open next spring and is the sixth location planned for the greater Huntsville market. “Our first four Huntsville locations have been very well received, and we would…
Food City Earns 2026 Great Place To Work Certification™
Abingdon, VA. -
Friday, May 8, 2026.
ABINGDON, VA (Friday, May 8, 2026) – Food City is proud to be Certified™ by Great Place To Work® for the third year in a row. The prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at Food City. This year, Food City associates rated the company 19 points higher than the average U.S. company…
Bucky Slagle Heads up Food City’s Produce & Floral Operations
Abingdon, VA. -
Wednesday, May 6, 2026.
Food City recently announced that Bucky Slagle, vice president of food service and Starbucks will be taking on the additional responsibility of oversite of the company’s produce and floral operations in his new role as vice president of food service, Starbucks, produce & floral operations. Slagle brings over 38 years of industry knowledge and experience to this key role. He…
Joe Greene Named Food City EVP of Store Operations
Abingdon, VA. -
Wednesday, May 6, 2026.
Food City recently named Joe Greene executive vice president of operations for their Knoxville Division. Having dedicated his career to the grocery industry, Greene brings over 45 years of retail experience to this key role. He replaces Katie Penny, who was recently promoted to corporate executive vice president of store operations. “We’re excited to have Joe leading our Knoxville Division team.…
VA250 Mobile Museum Food City Appearances
Abingdon, VA. -
Thursday, Apr 30, 2026.
As we prepare to celebrate America’s Semiquincentennial, Food City is excited to partner with Virginia’s American Revolution 250 Commission (VA250) in support of the VA250 Mobile Museum Experience. The VA250 Mobile Museum Experience tells the story of Virginia’s pivotal role in the American Revolution. From Patrick Henry’s 1775 cry, “Give me Liberty, or Give me Death” to General George Washington’s victory…
Braswell Family Farms and Food City Partner to Support Coalition For Kids
Johnson City, TN. -
Thursday, Apr 30, 2026.
Braswell Family Farms and Food City have teamed up on a new initiative to support Coalition For Kids, Inc. (C4K), a Johnson City-based organization that provides children across the region with a nurturing, faith-based environment. Through the partnership, Braswell Family Farms donates 10 cents for every dozen Natural Choice Cage-Free White Large eggs sold at participating Food City locations –…
Curt’s Ace Hardware Groundbreaking in Seymour, TN
Abingdon, VA. -
Thursday, Apr 30, 2026.
Earlier today, Food City officials broke ground on the new 12,000 sq. ft. Curt’s Ace Hardware store on Chapman Highway in Seymour, TN. The location is slated to open early Spring 2027. “Much like our Food City stores, we are excited to continue to grow and expand our Curt’s Ace Hardware family of stores,” says Steven C. Smith, Food City president…
Joe Greene Honored as TGCSA Retailer of the Year
Chattanooga, Tennessee. -
Thursday, Apr 30, 2026.
The Board of Directors of the Tennessee Grocers & Convenience Store Association has recognized Joe Greene as its 2026 Retailer of the Year. The Retailer of the Year designation represents the highest honor bestowed by the organization’s member leadership and traditionally goes to individuals who have demonstrated outstanding professional achievement and meaningful industry and community involvement. Greene will be recognized…
Locally Grown Mann Farms Strawberries Now Available in Select Food City Locations
Abingdon, VA . -
Thursday, Apr 23, 2026.
Food City’s partnership with local growers provides their customers fresh-from-the-farm fruits and vegetables, many of which are delivered the same day they’re picked. The company purchases nearly $5 million in locally grown produce annually. “We have always prided ourselves in selecting top quality products for our customers,” says Steven C. Smith, Food City president and chief executive officer. “Our local farms…
