Food City and Bristol Motor Speedway Partner Again for In-store Value Race Ticket Program
Bristol, TN. - Friday, May 12, 2017.

Bristol Motor Speedway And Food City Continue Successful In-Store Ticketing Program For June NHRA Weekend And America’s Night Race Food City Also Celebrating Its 25th Year of Sponsoring The August NASCAR XFINITY RaceHighlights:•    Special tickets have been reserved in Food City stores for the June NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals weekend and August’s Food City 300 and Bass Pro Shops NRA…

Ron Tacker Named Food City Executive Vice President of Operations, Knoxville Division
Abingdon, VA. - Tuesday, May 9, 2017.

Food City recently named Ron Tacker as Executive Vice President of Store Operations for their Knoxville Division.  A career grocer, Tacker brings more than 42 years of retail experience in a broad range of fields to this key position.“I am confident that Ron will be a valuable asset to our company, as well as an active member of the Knoxville…

Stephen Spangler Named Food City Vice President of Real Estate
Abingdon, VA. - Wednesday, Apr 26, 2017.

Food City recently named Stephen Spangler as their Vice President of Real Estate.  Spangler succeeds long-time Food City veteran, Louis Scudere, who recently retired from the company after 31 years of dedicated service.    “Stephen is a seasoned professional that has excelled in his role since he joined our company several years ago.  He’s developed strong relationships throughout our region and…

Locally Grown Mann Farms Strawberries Now Available in Select Food City Locations
Abingdon, VA. - Tuesday, Apr 25, 2017.

Food City is well-known for providing their customers with the best variety, highest quality, and friendliest service possible.  And they do so in part by purchasing a great deal of their produce locally, providing additional support to the regions in which they operate.   “We have always prided ourselves in selecting the best products possible for our customers,” says Steven C.…

Food City Names 25th Anniversary Race Grand Marshals And Honorary Starter
Abingdon, VA. - Thursday, Apr 20, 2017.

This weekend, Food City will celebrate the 25th Anniversary of their sponsorship of the Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway.  The supermarket chain is Bristol Motor Speedway’s longest running sponsor and the second longest in NASCAR.Company officials announced today that Kerry Earnhardt and Kelley Earnhardt Miller will serve as the event Grand Marshals for Sunday’s Food City 500.“Food City…

Mickey Blazer Named Food City Executive Vice President of Pharmacy and Fuel Operations
Abingdon, VA. - Wednesday, Apr 19, 2017.

Food City recently announced the appointment of Mickey Blazer to the newly combined position of Executive Vice President of Pharmacy and Fuel Operations.  Blazer brings over 40 years of industry knowledge and experience to the position, including 6 years in pharmacy management.Blazer began his retail career shortly after graduating high school.  He has served in numerous positions during his employment…

Food City Pharmacist Receives John McNiel Award
Abingdon, VA. - Tuesday, Apr 18, 2017.

Celeste Watts, R.Ph., pharmacy manager for the Etowah, TN Food City Pharmacy is 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 executive officer. …

New Food City Planned for Middlesboro, KY
Abingdon, VA. - Thursday, Apr 13, 2017.

Company officials recently announced plans to construct a new Food City in Middlesboro, KY.  The 56,300+ square foot supermarket will serve as a replacement unit and be located just behind the existing store.  The project is expected to be completed by late fall.    “We are excited to have the opportunity to bring a new state-of-the-art Food City to Middlesboro,” says…

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 the Knoxville Expo Center on Thursday, April 20th.  Fans can expect an exciting line-up of Xfinity and Monster Energy Series drivers, interactive sessions,…