Food City Food Show Returns to Knoxville Convention Center
Abingdon, VA. - Monday, Aug 25, 2014.

The Food City Food Show will return to the Knoxville Convention Center on Friday, September 19th and Saturday, September 20th from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m.  Food City is once again teaming with media partners Knoxville News Sentinel, Volunteer TV 8 and WIVK FM 107.7.   “We would like to thank our customers, associates, media partners and celebrity chefs for making…

Food City & Richard Petty Team up to Benefit Mission: ABLE
Abingdon, VA. - Monday, Aug 25, 2014.

Food City and seven time NASCAR Champion, Richard Petty have once again teamed up to benefit Paralyzed Veterans of America’s Mission: ABLE project.  For more than six decades, 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…

Food City Race Night Returns to State Street
Abingdon, VA. - Wednesday, Aug 13, 2014.

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 Nationwide and Sprint Cup racing at one of NASCAR’s most popular venues.  The event will take place on Thursday, August 21, 2014 on State…

Food City Race Night Returns To Knoxville
Abingdon, VA. - Wednesday, Aug 13, 2014.

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 Nationwide and Sprint Cup racing at one of NASCAR’s most popular venues.  The event will take place on Wednesday, August 20, 2014 at the…

Dan Glei Named Food City Vice President of Center Store
Abingdon, VA. - Monday, Aug 11, 2014.

Food City officials recently named Dan Glei as the company’s new Vice President of Center Store.   Glei, formerly of Carlisle PA brings more than 25 years of industry experience to the Food City team. “Dan has worked in grocery and consumer package goods industry for a number of years, specializing, merchandising, private brands and most recently ecommerce,” says Steven C.…

Vonore and Fairfield Glade Welcome New Food City Store Managers
Abingdon, VA. - Monday, Aug 11, 2014.

Food City recently announced the appointment of Joe Holt as Store Manager of their Fairfield Glade location in Crossville, TN.  Holt previously served as Store Manager of the company’s Vonore, TN supermarket.   “Joe is an exceptional leader and he is very deserving of this opportunity to further his career,” says Food City District Manager, Bucky Slagle.  “As an active member…

Food City Names Grand Marshal and Honorary Starter
Abingdon, VA. - Thursday, Jul 31, 2014.

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 22nd Food City 300.     Company officials recently announced that a gathering of at least ten Medal of Honor recipients will serve as the event Grand Marshals.  Numerous public officials and well-known figures…

Representative Lundberg Hosts Wine Petition Signing Event
Abingdon, VA. - Friday, Jul 18, 2014.

Food City officials announced today that Representative Jon Lundberg will be hosting a special wine petition signature gathering event.  As the bill’s House sponsor, Lundberg has been instrumental in garnering support for the measure. The signature gathering event will take place on Thursday, July 24, 2014 from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at Food City #617, located at 1430 Volunteer Parkway…

Food City Appoints Vice President Information Technology/In-Store Services
Abingdon, VA. - Wednesday, Jul 2, 2014.

Food City recently announced the appointment of Don Mascola to the position of Vice President, Information Technology/In-Store Services.  Mascola has served as Vice President of In-Store Services since 2008 and worked as the department’s director prior to that.  He holds 22 years of service with the company’s in-store service team. “Don’s vast knowledge of operations and years of experience have proven…

Food City Appoints New Director Security/Loss Prevention
Abingdon, VA. - Wednesday, Jul 2, 2014.

Food City recently announced the appointment of Haskel Bledsoe to the position of Director of Security/Loss Prevention.  Bledsoe previously served as District Manager for the company, responsible for the operational oversight of 17 Food City locations within the Tri-City market. “Haskel has served as Store Manager and District Manager for a number of years.  His comprehensive knowledge of store operations and…