Grand Marshals and Honorary Starter of the 2025 Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway
Bristol, TN. -
Tuesday, Apr 8, 2025.
The Voice of the Vols Bob Kesling, Big Red Machine captain Johnny Bench and Vol Network Executive Steve Early have been named dignitaries for the tradition-rich Food City 500, it was announced today by officials from Food City and Bristol Motor Speedway. Kesling and Bench will serve as co-Grand Marshals for the NASCAR Cup Series race that will take the green…
Food City Recognized As A Recipient Of The 2025 Top Virginia Employers For Interns Award
Richmond, VA. -
Tuesday, Apr 1, 2025.
The Virginia Talent + Opportunity Partnership (V-TOP) today recognized 215 recipients of the 2025 Top Virginia Employers for Interns Awards. The annual award celebrates Virginia employers who provide high-quality internships to college students. Some of the noteworthy efforts of employers include exposing interns to senior leaders, structured mentorship programs, housing allowances, paid time off, security clearances and training for industry certifications. “These…
Food City Check Presentation To Ut Medical Center BSN Scholarship Program
Abingdon, VA. -
Monday, Mar 31, 2025.
To address the nursing shortage, Food City is proud to support UT Medical Center’s BSN Scholarship program with a $50,000 contribution. Pictured are two UTMC BSN students, along with Alisa Poe (UTMC Program Director), Betsi James (Food City Special Events Manager), Nicole Pazdziorko (Food City Registered Dietitian) and Dr. Sandy Leake (UTMC Chief Nursing Officer) Headquartered in Abingdon, Virginia, K-VA-T Food Stores…
Food City Check Presentation To The Coolidge National Medal Of Honor Heritage Center
Abingdon, VA. -
Thursday, Mar 27, 2025.
Earlier today, Food City made a contribution in the amount of $50,000 to The Coolidge National Medal of Honor Heritage Center. The Coolidge National Medal of Honor Heritage Center memorializes the history of our nation’s highest military award for valor, from the first medals in 1863 to the present, and educates the next generation of Americans about the character traits associated…
Stratton Farms of Rutledge, TN Named Wayne Scott Memorial Grower of the Year
Abingdon, VA. -
Thursday, Mar 27, 2025.
Food City is well-known for their locally grown produce initiative. Their farm to table partnership with local growers provides their valued customers with fresh-from-the-field fruits and vegetables, many of which are delivered the same day they’re picked. What began over twenty years ago with a small number of items and a handful of area farmers has grown into a multi-million-dollar…
Ocoee, TN Curt’s Ace Hardware Grand Opening
Abingdon, VA. -
Thursday, Mar 20, 2025.
Earlier today, Food City officials celebrated Grand Opening ceremonies for their new Curt’s Ace Hardware on Whitewater Drive in Ocoee, TN. The location marks the retailer’s 13th Curt’s Ace Hardware location. “Much like our Food City stores, we are excited to continue to grow and expand our Curt’s Ace Hardware family of stores,” says Steven C. Smith, Food City president and…
Food City Donation to Monroe County Imagination Library
Abingdon, VA. -
Thursday, Mar 13, 2025.
Food City is proud to support the Monroe County Imagination Library, a non-profit organization that assists the libraries in Monroe County, TN with a donation of $500. Pictured (left to right): Brandon Woodby, Board Member - Monroe County Imagination Library Erin Russell, Food City Store Manager Headquartered in Abingdon, Virginia, K-VA-T Food Stores (Food City’s parent company) operates 159 retail outlets throughout southeast Kentucky,…
Food City Project Help Check Presentation
Abingdon, VA. -
Wednesday, Mar 12, 2025.
For more than 20 years, Food City has been proud to host their annual Project Help campaign to provide heating assistance to local residents in need during the cold weather season. The promotion, which is cosponsored by Project Help ran from January 1st through February 4th in Knoxville area Food City locations. During the campaign, shoppers were invited to make a…
Sioux Honey Co-Op And Food City Partner For Record Honey Donations To Children-Focused Charities
Johnson City, TN. -
Wednesday, Mar 12, 2025.
A “hands-on lesson about honey with kids” sounds like a sticky situation. And while an interactive experience of honeybee pollination is a lesson that sticks, the group of students at Coalition For Kids who enjoyed that experience on Wednesday walked away with nothing but smiles … and honey-free hands. The event at the Johnson City nonprofit was part of a broader…
Mitch Cochran Named Food City Store Manager of the Year
Abingdon, VA. -
Wednesday, Mar 12, 2025.
Each year, Food City presents one deserving Store Manager with the supermarket retailer’s highest honor, the Jack C. Smith Store Manager of the Year Award. The award is named in memory of the company’s beloved former Founder and Chairman of the Board and recognizes outstanding performance across a broad spectrum of customer service and financial performance categories. This year’s winner achieved…
