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…

Food City Pharmacist Receives John McNiel Award
Abingdon, VA. - Monday, Mar 21, 2016.

Jack Greene, D.Ph., pharmacist for the Oak Ridge, TN Food City Pharmacy is the recipient of the 2016 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. …

Food City Produce Manager Named National Finalist
Abingdon, VA. - Thursday, Mar 3, 2016.

Each year, United Fresh Produce Association recognizes the top 25 produce managers within the industry during their annual convention.  Jimbo Howard, produce manager for Food City’s Cassidy Blvd. location in Pikeville, KY has been named as one of the 25 finalists contending for the coveted 2016 Retail Produce Manager of the Year Award. Five grand-prize winners will be selected from…

Snake Creek Farms of Carroll County, VA Receives Wayne Scott Memorial Grower of the Year Award
Abingdon, VA. - Thursday, Mar 3, 2016.

Food City is well-known for their locally grown produce initiative.  Through a partnership with local farmers, the supermarket chain is able to bring their customers fresh-from-the-field fruits and vegetables during local growing seasons.  Many items are delivered directly from the farm to the store the same day they are picked.  What began over ten years ago, with a small number…

Brett Farmer of Clintwood, VA Wins Food City Claude P. Varney Humanitarian Award
Abingdon, VA. - Wednesday, Feb 24, 2016.

Food City’s retail supermarket chain annually recognizes outstanding volunteerism among their associates via their Claude P. Varney Volunteer Recognition Program.  The creation of the program came in response to President Bush’s call to boost volunteer efforts through corporate support.  During a June 2002 White House meeting, President Bush met with corporate leaders from organizations across the nation and key White…

Food City Recognizes Divisional Winners for Outstanding Community Service
Abingdon, VA. - Wednesday, Feb 24, 2016.

Food City’s retail supermarket chain annually recognizes outstanding volunteerism among their associates via the Claude P. Varney Volunteer Recognition Program.  The creation of the program came in response to President Bush’s call to boost volunteer efforts through corporate support.  During a June 2002 White House meeting, President Bush met with corporate leaders from organizations across the nation and key White…