Jerry Caldwell and Mickey Blazer to Serve as Food City Dirt Race Officials
Abingdon, VA. - Thursday, Mar 25, 2021.

Bristol Motor Speedway and Food City are gearing up for the historic Food City Dirt Race. The event will mark the first time that NASCAR Cup Series drivers have competed on dirt since 1970. Food City announced today that Jerry Caldwell, Bristol Motor Speedway vice president & general manager and members of the events and operations team will serve as Grand…

Food City Coming to Cookeville, TN
Abingdon, VA. - Monday, Mar 22, 2021.

Earlier today, company officials broke ground on the new Food City in Cookeville, TN.  Located at the intersection of E 10th Street and N. Old Kentucky Road, the 54,600+ square foot supermarket will be the retailer’s first location in Cookeville.  The store is expected to open later this Fall.   “We’re extremely excited to be joining the Cookeville retail community.  We look…

Mann Farms of Fort Blackmore, VA Receives Wayne Scott Memorial Grower of the Year Award
Abingdon, VA. - Wednesday, Mar 17, 2021.

Food City is well-known for their locally grown produce initiative. Through a partnership with local farmers, the retail supermarket chain offer a variety of fresh-from-the-farm fruits and vegetables during local growing seasons. Many items are delivered the same day they are picked.  What began over ten years ago with a small number of items and a handful of area farmers…

Food City Produce Manager Named National Finalist
Abingdon, VA. - Wednesday, Mar 17, 2021.

Each year, United Fresh Produce Association recognizes the top 25 produce managers within the industry during their annual convention.   Chad Bays produce manager for Food City’s Prestonsburg, KY location has been named one of the 25 finalists contending for this year’s coveted 2021 Retail Produce Manager of the Year Award.  Five grand-prize winners will be selected from among the field of…

Food City Donates Campaign Proceeds to Project Help
Abingdon, VA. - Wednesday, Mar 10, 2021.

Food City presented Project Help with a check on Wednesday, March 10th at their Middlebrook Pike Food City location.  For the past 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 6th…

Laken Woods of Johnson City, TN Wins Food City Claude P. Varney Humanitarian Award
Abingdon, VA. - Friday, Mar 5, 2021.

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. - Thursday, Mar 4, 2021.

Food City’s retail supermarket chain annually recognizes outstanding volunteerism among their associates through 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…

Haskel Bledsoe Named Food City Vice President of Special Projects
Abingdon, VA. - Wednesday, Feb 24, 2021.

Food City officials recently named Haskel Bledsoe to the company’s newly created position of Vice President of Special Projects.  Bledsoe brings nearly 40 years of industry experience and knowledge to this key position. “Haskel’s diverse experience and vast knowledge of the supermarket industry and our company make him a very valuable asset for Food City.  He never backs down from a…

Food City Recognizes District Winners for Outstanding Volunteerism
Abingdon, VA. - Wednesday, Feb 24, 2021.

During a June 2002 White House meeting, President Bush met with corporate leaders from organizations across the nation and key White House staff members to discuss objectives for his Businesses Strengthening America volunteerism campaign.  Steve Smith, Food City president and chief executive officer was among the select group.  Following the White House session, Smith administered the creation of Food City’s…

Eddie Neely Named Food City CFO
Abingdon, VA. - Tuesday, Feb 23, 2021.

Food City officials recently named Eddie Neely as the company’s new Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.  Neely is a seasoned business professional with over 40 years’ experience in finance and accounting. “We’re delighted to have a person of Eddie’s financial background join our company.  He’s extremely talented and has exceptional leadership qualities.  I’m confident that Eddie will make a…