Food City Pharmacist Receives John McNiel Award
Abingdon, VA. - Wednesday, Apr 12, 2017.

Bryan Fields, Pharm.D., pharmacy manager for the S. Williamson, KY Food City was recently named the recipient of the 2017 John McNiel Customer Service Award.  “Food City is dedicated to providing our loyal customers with exceptional customer service.  We created the John McNiel Award to recognize pharmacists who embody that commitment,” says Steven C. Smith, Food City president and chief…

Food City Family Race Night Celebrates 30 Years
Abingdon, VA. - Wednesday, Apr 12, 2017.

Food City Family Race Night is one of the premier pre-race events on the NASCAR circuit.  This year, the company is proud to be celebrating the 30th Anniversary of this popular fan-based event, which will return to Bristol Motor Speedway on Friday, April 21st.  Fans can expect an exciting line-up of Xfinity and Monster Energy Series drivers, interactive sessions, show…

Food City Family Race Night Celebrates 30 Years
Abingdon, VA. - Wednesday, Apr 12, 2017.

Food City Family Race Night is one of the premier pre-race events on the NASCAR circuit.  This year, the company is proud to be celebrating the 30th Anniversary of this popular fan-based event, which will return to the Knoxville Expo Center on Thursday, April 20th.  Fans can expect an exciting line-up of Xfinity and Monster Energy Series drivers, interactive sessions,…

New Food City Planned for Athens, TN
Abingdon, VA. - Friday, Mar 31, 2017.

Company officials recently announced plans to construct a new Food City in Athens, TN.  The 54,000+ square foot supermarket will be located on South Hill Street and is expected to be completed by late fall.    “We are extremely excited to be joining the Athens retail community.  We have certainly enjoyed a wonderful relationship with the surrounding region and look forward…

Food City Supports Cancer Outreach Foundation
Abingdon, VA. - Thursday, Mar 16, 2017.

Earlier today, Food City officials presented Cancer Outreach Foundation of Abingdon, VA with a $5,000 charitable contribution.The Cancer Outreach Foundation is dedicated to improving the quality of life for cancer patients and their families. The Foundation's innovative programs benefit local residents in Southwest Virginia and Northeast Tennessee.  Their mission is to provide financial assistance with cancer patients' essential living expenses…

Berrier Farms of Cana, VA Receives Wayne Scott Memorial Grower of the Year Award
Abingdon, VA. - Friday, Mar 10, 2017.

Food City is well-known for their locally grown produce initiative.  Through a partnership with local farmers, the supermarket chain is able to offer their customers fresh-from-the-field fruits and vegetables during local growing seasons.  Many items are delivered directly from the farm to the store the same day they are picked.  What began over ten years ago with a small number…

Food City Produce Manager Named National Finalist
Abingdon, VA. - Friday, Mar 10, 2017.

Each year, United Fresh Produce Association recognizes the top 25 produce managers within the industry during their annual convention.  William “Bill” Stewart, produce manager for Food City’s Paintsville, KY location has been named as one of the 25 finalists contending for the coveted 2017 Retail Produce Manager of the Year Award.  Five grand-prize winners will be selected from among the…

Mitchell Cochran of Cleveland, TN Wins Food City Claude P. Varney Humanitarian Award
Abingdon, VA. - Wednesday, Feb 22, 2017.

Food City’s retail supermarket chain annually recognizes outstanding volunteerism among their associates via 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 White…

Food City Recognizes Divisional Winners for Outstanding Community Service
Abingdon, VA. - Monday, Feb 20, 2017.

Food City’s retail supermarket chain annually recognizes outstanding volunteerism among their associates via the 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 White…

Governor’s Foundation Recognizes Food City as a Healthier Tennessee Workplace
Nashville, TN. - Monday, Feb 20, 2017.

The Governor’s Foundation for Health and Wellness today announced that   K-VA-T Food Stores Inc., parent company for Food City, has been named a 2016 Healthier Tennessee Workplace for its commitment to encouraging and enabling employees to live a healthy lifestyle both at work and at home. This is the company’s third year to receive the designation. “We are pleased to…