Rick Bishop Named Food City Executive Vice President of Operations, Chattanooga Division
Abingdon, VA. - Monday, Feb 13, 2017.

Food City recently named Rick Bishop as Executive Vice President of Store Operations for their Chattanooga Division.  Bishop brings more than 34 years of industry experience to the newly created position.“We’re really excited about the opportunity for Rick to lead our newly formed Chattanooga Division.  Rick is a proven leader, having grown up with our company, served as district manager…

Food City Recognizes District Winners for Outstanding Volunteerism
Abingdon, VA. - Friday, Feb 10, 2017.

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…

Special In-Store Ticket Offer Celebrates 25th Anniversary Of Food City 500
Bristol, TN. - Thursday, Feb 9, 2017.

Bristol Motor Speedway And Food City Highlight 25th Anniversary Of Race Entitlement With Special In-Store Ticket Offer Food City commemorates race with special edition logoHighlights:•    Food City 500 tickets will be available for sale for the first time at all Food City locations •    A block of tickets have been reserved for in-store sales and are $50 for adults, $10…

Food City Customers Donate $7,500 to Aid Local Tornado Relief Efforts
Abingdon, VA. - Friday, Feb 3, 2017.

Earlier this week, Food City officials presented three local agencies with checks to aid in Athens/McMinn County tornado relief efforts.  The monies derived from a fundraising campaign recently hosted at Food City’s Etowah location.  The Etowah Food City accepted monetary donations at the checkout from November 30th through December 10th.  100% of the funds collected were donated to three local…

Food City Makes Donation to United Way of Greater Chattanooga
Abingdon, VA. - Thursday, Jan 12, 2017.

Earlier today, Food City officials presented a check totaling $10,000 to the United Way of Greater Chattanooga.  The check presentation took place at the Red Bank Food City, following the store’s grand reopening remodel celebration.“Food City is proud to be a long standing United Way corporate partner,” said Mickey Blazer, Executive Vice President of Store Operations for Food City’s Knoxville…

Food City Border Bowl Kicks Off Jan. 20 For Football All-Stars
Abingdon, VA. - Sunday, Jan 8, 2017.

Food City is proud to serve as the title sponsor for the 12th Annual Border Bowl.  2018 marks the retail supermarket’s second year of sponsorship for the all-star football classic.     “Food City is proud to once again sponsor this premier all-star event, which gives student athletes an opportunity to display their talents, with the hopes of gaining financial assistance for their…

Food City Provides $750,000 to Aid Gatlinburg Fire Recovery
Pigeon Forge, TN. - Thursday, Dec 22, 2016.

Thanks to the generosity of Food City, their customers, associates, vendor, media and NASCAR partners – the company today presented checks to the Dollywood Foundation My People Fund and the Gatlinburg Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Gatlinburg Relief Fund totaling $750,000. “Our company has been privileged to operate in the Sevier County/Gatlinburg area for more than thirty years and we certainly…

Food City, Dietz & Watson and WAEZ Host Families Helping Families Holiday Promotion
Abingdon, VA. - Thursday, Dec 22, 2016.

Food City recently teamed up with Dietz & Watson and local radio station, WAEZ of Bristol to host the Families Helping Families Holiday Promotion.During the contest, listeners were invited to write in to nominate local first responders, military personnel and other public servants to be recognized during the holiday season.Five winners were selected to receive a Dietz & Watson holiday…

Food City Recognizes Associates for Outstanding Volunteerism
Abingdon, VA. - Wednesday, Dec 14, 2016.

Food City is well-known for their superior customer service and vast community involvement within their operational areas.  In keeping with their exemplary service standards, each year Food City recognizes outstanding volunteerism among their associates through their Claude P. Varney Volunteer Recognition Program.“As a company, we strive to maintain a high level of dedication to service, quality, value and community involvement,…

Food City and Bristol Motor Speedway Host Drives to Benefit Gatlinburg/Sevier County Relief Fund
Abingdon, VA. - Wednesday, Nov 30, 2016.

In the wake of the devastating fires sweeping Gatlinburg and Sevier County, Food City and Bristol Motor Speedway have teamed up to host a number of initiatives, including a fundraising campaign to benefit local relief efforts.  Beginning December 1st and continuing through December 7th, Food City locations throughout Kentucky, Virginia and east Tennessee will participate in a fundraising campaign.  Customers…