Food City Registered Dietitian Receives Dietitian of the Year Award
Abingdon, VA. - Monday, Apr 25, 2016.

Last week, Produce for Better Health Foundation recognized the top six Registered Dietitians within the industry during their annual convention in Scottsdale, Arizona.  Elizabeth Hall, registered dietitian for Food City received one of the 2015 Supermarket Dietitian of the Year awards.  ‘Produce for Better Health Foundation (PBH) is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) fruit and vegetable education foundation.  Since 1991,…

Food City Pharmacist Receives John McNiel Award
Abingdon, VA. - Monday, Apr 25, 2016.

Brent Scott, R.Ph., pharmacy manager for the Paintsville, KY Food City is the recipient of the 2015 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.  “Brent…

Food City Expands Curbside Pick-Up
Abingdon, VA. - Thursday, Apr 21, 2016.

Food City is rolling out an innovative new program that will revolutionize traditional grocery shopping.  Their new GoCart curbside pick-up is currently available at select locations throughout their market area, with plans to continue expanding the program to additional locations in the coming months.“At Food City, we’re always looking for ways to bring added value and convenience to our shoppers,”…

Lt. Governor Ron Ramsey Named Honorary Starter Of Food City 500
Abingdon, VA. - Thursday, Apr 14, 2016.

Tennessee’s Lt. Governor, Ron Ramsey has been named Honorary Starter for the April 17 Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway.  Lt. Governor Ramsey will wave the green flag to signal the start of Sunday’s Food City 500.“Throughout his career, Lt. Governor Ramsey has been extremely instrumental in serving the best interests of the Great State of Tennessee, and particularly…

Rusty Wallace Named Grand Marshall of Food City 500
Abingdon, VA. - Thursday, Apr 14, 2016.

NASCAR Hall of Famer and former driver/sports analyst, Rusty Wallace has been named Grand Marshal for the April 17 Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway.   Wallace will give the command to start the 25th running of the Food City 500. “Over the years, Rusty has always been one of the greatest supporters of Food City and our racing program. …

Food City to Sell Reusable Shopping Bag to Benefit Friends of Coal of Pikeville
Abingdon, VA. - Thursday, Apr 14, 2016.

In honor of Earth Day, Food City and Friends of Coal of Pikeville/COA have partnered to design a special commemorative reusable shopping bag.  The graphics depicted on the reusable bag highlight many of the projects made possible by the coal industry’s reclamation efforts.  Hundreds of projects within the coal fields have been made possible through the use of land made…

Food City Race Night & Antique Tractor Show Returns to Knoxville, TN
Abingdon, VA. - Tuesday, Apr 5, 2016.

As the area prepares for the onslaught of race fans and RV’s, the folks at Food City are gearing up for their annual Food City Race Night & Antique Tractor Show, which will take place at the Knoxville Expo Center on Thursday, April 14th.  Over the past 30 years, Food City Race Night has contributed more than $500,000 in proceeds…

Food City Race Night Returns to Bristol Motor Speedway
Abingdon, VA. - Tuesday, Apr 5, 2016.

As the area prepares for the onslaught of race fans and RV’s, the folks at Food City are gearing up for their annual Food City Race Night, which will return to Bristol Motor Speedway on Friday, April 15th.  The event paves the way for a weekend of action-packed Xfinity and Sprint Cup racing at one of NASCAR’s most popular venues. …

Virginia Avenue Food City Set to Open
Abingdon, VA. - Friday, Apr 1, 2016.

Shelves are stocked in preparation for the much anticipated April 6th opening of the new Food City on Virginia Avenue in Bristol, TN.  The 42,600+ square foot supermarket replaces the former 28,878 square foot location, which was demolished last year to make way for construction on the new unit.  Food City also operates four other locations in the Bristol area.   …

Food City Names Kevin Stafford Vice President of Marketing
Abingdon, VA. - Wednesday, Mar 23, 2016.

Food City recently announced the appointment of Kevin Stafford to the position of Vice President of Marketing.  Stafford brings 20 years of industry experience to the key position, including 18 years in retail management.Born and raised in Bristol, TN, Stafford joined the Food City team in 1996, serving as a courtesy clerk for their Volunteer Parkway location in Bristol, TN…