Downtown Wytheville is pleased to announce that Food City will be a contributing partner for 2022.
Abingdon, VA. - Friday, Mar 25, 2022.

The Wytheville Food City opened in 2021 and has generated $12,000,000 of private investment and 160 total jobs to the Downtown Business district and the local economy.   “Having Food City locate in the Downtown business district has been huge for our community. The private investment in which we saw in the district in 2021 was 2nd to none in the state…

Bristol Motor Speedway And Food City Celebrate Amazing 30-Year Partnership
Abingdon, VA. - Wednesday, Mar 23, 2022.

Wow, time sure does fly when you are having fun. Locally owned and operated supermarket chain Food City, with headquarters in Abingdon, Virginia, started its Bristol Spring Race sponsorship in 1992, and in figuratively the blink of an eye is now celebrating its milestone 30th anniversary as one of the sport’s most tenured entitlements. Food City’s sponsorship is the second-longest race…

Max Lucado, Chris Tomlin, Mike Rife And Gary Levox To Serve As Race Dignitaries For Food City Dirt R
Abingdon, VA. - Tuesday, Mar 22, 2022.

Popular worship leader Chris Tomlin will serve as the Honorary Starter and America’s Pastor Max Lucado has been named the Grand Marshal for the Food City Dirt Race at Bristol Motor Speedway, it was announced today by Food City during a press conference at the racetrack.  Serving as Grand Marshal, Lucado will give the command to fire engines prior to the…

Food City, Gain, And Tide Help Petty Gms Stay Clean At Bristol
Abingdon, VA. - Tuesday, Mar 22, 2022.

As the NASCAR Cup Series (NCS) returns to dirt for the second consecutive season, Petty GMS announced today a partnership with Food City, Gain, and Tide at a press conference at Bristol (Tenn.) Motor Speedway. For the NCS Food City Dirt Race on Sunday, April 17, the teammates will represent two cleaning champions - the freshness of Gain vs. the…

New Food City Coming to Alcoa, TN
Abingdon, VA. - Friday, Mar 4, 2022.

Earlier today, company officials broke ground on the new Food City, located at 1388 Tesla Blvd. in Alcoa, TN.  The 54,000+ square foot supermarket, which will serve as a replacement for the existing location is expected to open early Fall.   “We’re excited to have the opportunity to construct a new state-of-the-art Food City to serve our loyal customers,” says Steven C.…

Food City Recognizes Divisional Winners for Outstanding Community Service
Abingdon, VA. - Thursday, Mar 3, 2022.

Each year, Food City recognizes outstanding volunteerism among their dedicated team of associates through their Claude P. Varney Volunteer Recognition Program.  The creation of the program came in response to President Bush’s call to boost volunteer efforts through corporate support.  During a June 2002 White House meeting, President Bush met with corporate leaders from organizations across the nation and key…

Karen Umberger of Marion, VA Wins Food City Claude P. Varney Humanitarian Award
Abingdon, VA. - Thursday, Mar 3, 2022.

Each year, Food City recognizes outstanding volunteerism among their dedicated team of associates through their Claude P. Varney Volunteer Recognition Program.  The creation of the program came in response to President Bush’s call to boost volunteer efforts through corporate support.  During a June 2002 White House meeting, President Bush met with corporate leaders from organizations across the nation and key…

Clinchfield St. Food City Expansion Complete
Abingdon, VA. - Wednesday, Mar 2, 2022.

Company officials recently celebrated the completion of a major expansion/remodel at the Clinchfield Street Food City in Kingsport, TN.  The project resulted in the creation of 45 new area jobs.   “Our customers will find the same smiling faces, top quality products, exceptional customer service and competitive pricing they have come to expect from Food City, along with some exciting new services…

Food City Groundbreaking - Cartersville, GA
Abingdon, VA. - Friday, Feb 18, 2022.

Earlier today, company officials broke ground on the new Food City, located at 1914 Joe Frank Harris Parkway SE in Bartow County, GA.  The 59,000+ square foot retail supermarket is expected to open late Summer.     “We are excited to be joining the Bartow County retail community.  We look forward to constructing a state-of-the-art supermarket that will create quality jobs and…

Food City Recognizes District Winners for Outstanding Volunteerism
Abingdon, VA. - Thursday, Feb 17, 2022.

During a June 2002 White House meeting, President Bush met with corporate leaders from organizations across the nation and key White House staff members to discuss objectives for his Businesses Strengthening America volunteerism campaign.  Steve Smith, Food City president and chief executive officer was among the select group.  Following the White House session, Smith administered the creation of Food City’s…