Melissa McCall of Kingsport, TN Appointed to Tennessee Board of Pharmacy
Abingdon, VA. - Friday, Nov 9, 2018.

Governor Bill Haslam recently appointed Kingsport, TN resident Melissa McCall, PharmD to serve on the Tennessee Board of Pharmacy.  Dr. McCall will serve a six-year term.“I am honored and humbled to serve the state in this capacity and look forward to helping the Tennessee Department of Health fulfill its mission to protect, promote and improve the health and prosperity of…

Mission Ridge Food City Set to Open
Abingdon, VA. - Monday, Nov 5, 2018.

Shelves are stocked in preparation for the much anticipated November 7th opening of the new Mission Ridge Food City.  The 38,100+ square foot supermarket, located at 820 Mission Ridge Road serves as a replacement for the former location, which closed earlier this year.    “The Mission Ridge area residents have certainly been supportive of our company and we’re excited to have…

Food City Holiday Friends in Need Food Drive
Abingdon, VA. - Wednesday, Oct 31, 2018.

Food City is well-known for their numerous hunger relief initiatives.  This holiday season, the local supermarket chain is launching a new program – the Holiday Friends in Need Food Drive.  “Hunger is a serious problem throughout our region.  Food City is proud to introduce what we hope will be an annual program – the Holiday Friends in Need Food Drive. …

Food City to Host Annual Johnia Berry Toy Drive
Abingdon, VA. - Wednesday, Oct 31, 2018.

 Food City will once again host the annual Johnia Berry Toy Drive.  This marks the 12th year the retailer has hosted the memorial drive, which began in 2007.    “Johnia was extremely passionate about helping children and Food City is proud to be part of the annual Johnia Berry Toy Drive, which donates thousands of toys to needy children in our…

Megan Grace Stanley Crowned Miss Food City 2019
Abingdon, VA. - Monday, Oct 29, 2018.

The annual Miss Food City Pageant was held on Saturday, October 27th at the historic Paramount Center for the Arts in Bristol, TN.  Each year, the pageant showcases talented young women from across the region bidding for the coveted title and the opportunity to represent Food City in the coming year.  The contestants are judged on a number of criteria,…

Food City Annual Race Against Hunger
Abingdon, VA. - Monday, Oct 29, 2018.

Since 1992, Food City - in partnership with their customers has conducted their annual Race Against Hunger campaign to raise funds for local non-profit hunger relief organizations. The holiday promotion is co-sponsored by Kellogg’s.  “Hunger is a serious problem throughout our region.  Food City and Kellogg’s are proud to be a part of the Race Against Hunger,” says Steven C.…

Miss Food City Pageant
Abingdon, VA. - Wednesday, Oct 17, 2018.

The Miss Food City Pageant is slated for Saturday, October 27th at 7:00 p.m.  Downtown Bristol’s Paramount Center for the Arts will once again serve as the venue for the gala event.  Miss Food City has become one of the most sought-after titles for young ladies across the region. The winner of the pageant will represent Food City during various…

Galax, VA Food City Associate Competes in National Best Bagger Championship
Abingdon, VA. - Monday, Sep 24, 2018.

Each year, National Grocer’s Association hosts their annual Best Bagger Championship during their annual convention.  Baggers from across the nation compete for the coveted title of “America’s Best Bagger”.“NGA hosts a premier event featuring only the most talented baggers throughout the country,” says Steven C. Smith, Food City president and chief executive officer.  “It’s a tremendous honor to qualify as…

Food City Fundraising Campaign to Aid Hurricane Florence Relief Efforts
Abingdon, VA. - Thursday, Sep 20, 2018.

  In the wake of the devastation caused by Hurricane Florence, Food City announced plans to team up with several local media affiliates to host a chain-wide fundraising campaign to benefit relief efforts.  Food City has pledged a contribution to kick off the drive.    “The lives of many of our friends and neighbors have been devastated by Hurricane Florence.  We certainly want…

Food City Food Show Returns to Knoxville Convention Center
Abingdon, VA. - Monday, Sep 17, 2018.

The Food City Food Show will return to the Knoxville Convention Center on Friday, October 5th and Saturday, October 6th from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m.  Food City is once again teaming with media partners Knoxville News Sentinel, WLVT Channel 8 and WIVK FM 107.7.  “We would like to thank our loyal customers, associates, media partners and celebrity chefs for…