Tennessee Food City Locations Begin Wine Sales
Abingdon, VA. - Friday, Jul 1, 2016.

Earlier today, Food City customers celebrated the long-awaited first day of wine sales in Tennessee grocery stores. “For years, countless Tennesseans have sought the same opportunity afforded their Virginia and Georgia friends and neighbors, to purchase wine from their local supermarket.  For the past eight years, legislators and retailers across the state have worked diligently to bring their plea to…

Food City Partners with WCYB to Host Collection Drive for West Virginia Flood Relief
Abingdon, VA. - Thursday, Jun 30, 2016.

Food City announced today that the retail supermarket chain is partnering with WCYB News 5 to host a collection drive to benefit West Virginia flood relief efforts.Area Food City locations are participating in the drive, which will begin June 30th and continue through July 5th.  Specially marked collection containers will be available inside the store to accept the donation of…

Food City and NASCAR Legend Richard Petty Team up to Benefit Paralyzed Veterans of America’s Mission
Abingdon, VA. - Monday, Jun 27, 2016.

Food City and seven-time NASCAR Champion, Richard Petty have once again teamed up to benefit Paralyzed Veterans of America’s Mission: ABLE campaign.  For 70 years, Paralyzed Veterans of America (Paralyzed Veterans) has been on a mission to change lives and build brighter futures for our seriously injured heroes.   “If there has been one partner that has really stepped up to…

Acclaimed Chef and Food Writer Sheri Castle to Offer June 18th Cooking Demonstration
Johnson City, TN. - Tuesday, May 31, 2016.

On Saturday, June 18th, from 1 to 3 PM, award-winning cookbook author and chef Sheri Castle will offer a cooking demonstration entitled “Impressive and Easy Summer Dishes.” A native Appalachian known for melding storytelling, humor, and culinary expertise, Castle is an accomplished and sought-after instructor. She will demonstrate two recipes that will appeal to cooks from beginner to expert. Entertaining,…

Locally Grown Mann Farms Strawberries Now Available in Select Food City Locations
Abingdon, VA. - Monday, May 2, 2016.

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 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. …