Linda Morrow of Athens, TN Wins Food City Claude P. Varney Humanitarian Award
Abingdon, VA. - Thursday, Mar 14, 2024.

Each year, Food City recognizes outstanding volunteerism among their dedicated team of associates through the Claude P. Varney Volunteer Recognition Program.   “As a company, we’re committed to giving back to the communities we serve, while providing a work environment that enables our associates to grow both personally and professionally as successful members of our team,” said Steven C. Smith, Food City…

Food City and Kaulig Racing Extend Partnership for 2024
Lexington, N.C.. - Tuesday, Mar 12, 2024.

AJ Allmendinger to Drive the No. 16 Mtn Dew CHEETOS® Food City Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 in the Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway Kaulig Racing and Food City will team up for the second-straight year, as the pair announces an extended partnership for the 2024 NASCAR season. The No. 16 Camaro ZL1, driven by AJ Allmendinger, will sport both PepsiCo’s Mountain…

Food City Recognizes Divisional Winners for Outstanding Community Service
Abingdon, VA. - Monday, Mar 11, 2024.

Each year, Food City recognizes outstanding volunteerism among their dedicated team of associates through the Claude P. Varney Volunteer Recognition Program.   “As a company, we’re committed to giving back to the communities we serve, while providing a work environment that enables our associates to grow both personally and professionally as successful members of our team,” said Steven C. Smith, Food City…

Eastman and Food City unveil new plastics recycling bin in Kingsport
Kingsport, TN. - Wednesday, Mar 6, 2024.

Eastman, a global specialty materials company, and Food City, a leading regional grocery retailer, today unveiled the first (Eastman Road Food City) of three plastic recycling collection bins that will be located at the retailer’s stores in Kingsport, Tennessee. The partnership program – Shop, Recycle, Repeat, announced last November – will enable customers to drop off their plastic waste in…

Clintwood Food City Set to Open
Abingdon, VA. - Friday, Feb 23, 2024.

Shelves are stocked in preparation for the much-anticipated February 28th opening of the new Food City on Dickenson Hwy. in Clintwood, VA. The 45,000 square foot retail supermarket serves as a replacement for Food City’s existing location.  “We have served the residents of Clintwood and Dickenson County for nearly 25 years, and we are excited to provide our loyal customers with…

Food City Recognizes District Winners for Outstanding Volunteerism
Abingdon, VA. - Friday, Feb 16, 2024.

Each year, Food City recognizes outstanding volunteerism among their dedicated team of associates through the Claude P. Varney Volunteer Recognition Program.  “Food City is committed to the communities we serve. Many of our associates volunteer their time and talents to assist charitable organizations throughout the region and we’re proud to recognize their efforts,” said Steven C. Smith, Food City president and…

Food City Supports SWVA Higher Education Center Foundation
Abingdon, VA. - Wednesday, Feb 14, 2024.

Food City is proud to be a longtime supporter of the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center in Abingdon, VA.  Earlier today, Food City officials presented a check totaling $27,500 to the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center Foundation in support of their new Southwest Virginia Regional Simulation Lab for Nursing and Allied Health and memorial scholarship endowmen. A 1,200 square foot classroom…

Second Harvest Food Bank Volunteer Center Expansion Project Groundbreaking
Kingsport, TN. - Monday, Feb 5, 2024.

Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee held a groundbreaking ceremony to kick off phase II of their building expansion project on January 30, 2024. The building expansion is an important initiative of the Food Bank’s Strategic Plan to help meet the growing need for hunger relief in Northeast Tennessee and part of their long-range transformational strategies to lower food insecurity…

Brian Hemminger Named Food City District Manager for City of Chattanooga and Surrounding Counties
Abingdon, VA. - Wednesday, Jan 17, 2024.

Food City recently announced that Brian Hemminger will assume the leadership role of district manager for 11 of their store locations spanning the City of Chattanooga and Hamilton and Rhea counties. A life-time grocer, Hemminger brings over 31 years of industry knowledge and experience to this key role.  “Over the past year and a half, Brian has done an outstanding job…

Myron McCormick Named Food City District Manager
Abingdon, VA. - Wednesday, Jan 17, 2024.

Food City recently named Myron McCormick as a district manager in their Chattanooga operating division. A life-time grocer, McCormick brings over 36 years of industry knowledge and experience to this key role.  “Myron has amassed a wonderful career of experiences, both as a grocer and leader/mentor which will be a tremendous asset as a district manager. His passion for excellence is…