Callie Corum Crowned Miss Food City 2017
Abingdon, VA. - Monday, Oct 10, 2016.

  The 25th Anniversary Miss Food City Pageant was held on Saturday, October 8th 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…

Miss Food City Pageant
Abingdon, VA. - Tuesday, Sep 27, 2016.

Miss Food City PageantPresented by WXBQ & Twin City Woman’s Club The Miss Food City Pageant is slated for Saturday, October 8th at 7:00 p.m.  Downtown Bristol’s Paramount Center for the Arts will again serve as the venue for the gala event.  Miss Food City has become one of the most sought after titles for young ladies throughout the region.…

Paralyzed Veterans of America Honors Champions of Veterans with Disabilities
Washington, DC. - Thursday, Sep 22, 2016.

  Paralyzed Veterans of America Honors Champions of Veterans with Disabilities at 2016 Mission: ABLE Awards   More than $630,000 raised to support health care, benefits and jobs for veterans   Paralyzed Veterans of America (Paralyzed Veterans) welcomed approximately 435 esteemed guests at its 2016 Mission: ABLE Awards, including Governor Terry McAuliffe, Washington dignitaries, distinguished service members, veterans, friends and supporters of Paralyzed Veterans to…

Food City Serving Up More Football In Bristol
Bristol, TN. - Monday, Sep 12, 2016.

One heaping helping of football is not enough for Northeast Tennessee, so a longtime regional advocate is about to serve up seconds. Bristol Motor Speedway (BMS) announced today that Food City has come on board as central sponsor for the upcoming contest between East Tennessee State University (ETSU) and Southern Conference rival Western Carolina. The game, set to kick off on…

Oliver Springs, Tn Shopper Wins Food City Ultimate Battle Pass Sweepstakes
Abingdon, VA. - Tuesday, Sep 6, 2016.

Earlier today, Food City officials awarded the grand-prize package from their Ultimate Battle Pass sweepstakes.  The presentation took place at the Deane Hill Food City in Knoxville, TN.  The contest ran August 3rd through August 30th in all Food City locations.  Customers gained automatic entry each time they purchased five participating items, using their Food City ValuCard.  Mail-in entries were…

Food City Pharmacy Offers Seasonal Flu Vaccine
Abingdon, VA. - Tuesday, Aug 30, 2016.

Company officials recently announced that Food City will once again be providing the flu vaccine this immunization season.“Food City’s immunizing pharmacists are certified to administer vaccinations in accordance with the standards set forth by the American Pharmacist Association and the corresponding state pharmacy associations.  Over the past ten years, Food City has offered the added convenience of a number of…

Food City Kicks Off 2016-2017 School Bucks Program
Abingdon, VA. - Tuesday, Aug 30, 2016.

As students across the area head back to school, Food City is gearing up for the kick-off of their 2016-2017 School Bucks Program.   “We’re committed to giving back to the communities we operate in and we take the education of our youth very seriously,” said Steven C. Smith, Food City president and chief executive officer.  “Our Food City School Bucks…

Food City Names Race Grand Marshal and Honorary Starter
Abingdon, VA. - Tuesday, Aug 16, 2016.

As the area prepares for the upcoming race weekend at Bristol Motor Speedway, the folks at Food City are gearing up for the running of the August 19th Food City 300. Company officials announced today that Bristol Mayors Chad Keen and Bill Hartley will join forces to serve as the event Grand Marshal and Honorary Starter.  Keen, Mayor of Bristol,…

Food City Race Night Returns to State Street
Abingdon, VA. - Friday, Aug 12, 2016.

As the area prepares for the onslaught of race fans and RV’s, the folks at Food City are gearing up for the annual Food City Race Night, which paves the way for a weekend of action-packed XFinity and Sprint Cup racing at one of NASCAR’s most popular venues.  The event will take place on Thursday, August 18, 2016 on State…

Food City Produce Manager Receives National Award
Abingdon, VA. - Thursday, Jul 7, 2016.

Jimbo Howard, produce manager for the Pikeville, KY  Food City was recently named a grand-prize winner in the 2016 Retail Produce Manager of the Year Awards.  Each year, United Fresh Produce Association recognizes the top 25 produce managers within the industry during their annual convention.  Five grand-prize winners are selected from among the field of competitors.  This year’s convention was…