Locally Grown Mann Farms Strawberries Now Available in Select Food City Locations
Abingdon, VA . - Thursday, Apr 23, 2026.

Food City’s partnership with local growers provides their customers fresh-from-the-farm fruits and vegetables, many of which are delivered the same day they’re picked. The company purchases nearly $5 million in locally grown produce annually. “We have always prided ourselves in selecting top quality products for our customers,” says Steven C. Smith, Food City president and chief executive officer. “Our local farms…

Gatlinburg Food City® Launches New Pharmacy RX Pickup Station
Abingdon, VA. - Wednesday, Apr 15, 2026.

Food City is excited to introduce an innovative new pharmacy prescription program. Through a pilot program with the Tennessee Board of Pharmacy, Food City is installing an RX Pickup Station inside their Gatlinburg, TN location. The kiosk is the first of its kind in a retail location in the state of Tennessee. “I am extremely excited that Food City Pharmacy is…

Food City® Check Presentation to Gamma Pi Boulé Foundation
Abingdon, VA. - Wednesday, Apr 15, 2026.

Food City is proud to continue our long-time support of the Gamma Pi Boulé Foundation with today’s check presentation totaling $12,000.   The Gamma Pi Boulé Foundation is a distinguished institution in the Chattanooga, Tennessee region, renowned for its longstanding tradition of positively impacting the community. The Foundation provides financial support to local organizations that offer inspiration, motivation, and scholarships. Additionally, these…

Food City® Check Presentation To Bristol Faith in Action
Abingdon, VA. - Wednesday, Apr 15, 2026.

Food City is proud to continue our long-time support of Bristol Faith in Action with the recent check presentation totaling $3,500 in support of Faith in Action’s mission to partner with local churches and agencies by assisting and advocating for those in financial crisis to meet their immediate needs and share the love of Christ and compassion of our community…

Food City Project Help Check Presentation
Knoxville, TN. - Wednesday, Apr 8, 2026.

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 7th through February 17th in Knoxville area Food City locations. During the campaign, shoppers were invited to make a…

Food City® Names New Executive Accounting-Finance Leadership Team
Abingdon, VA. - Thursday, Apr 2, 2026.

Food City recently announced that Eddie Neely, senior vice president and chief financial officer for the company is retiring.  “We would like to thank Eddie for his dedication and commitment, and the impact he has made on our company’s continued success during his tenure. We wish him all the best in this exciting new chapter of life,” says Steven C. Smith,…

Quilts of Valor Presentation to Food City® Associate Woody Woods
Abingdon, VA. - Thursday, Apr 2, 2026.

Long time Food City associate and Veteran, Woody Woods was presented with a quilt from Quilts of Valor for his dedicated serve to our Great Nation. Woody is employed by the Middlebrook Pike Food City in Knoxville, TN. He is pictured with his family, Food City Family, and the Quits of Valor North Knoxville Chapter 567 representative, Marsha Reep.   Headquartered in Abingdon,…

Mayor Glenn Jacobs and Joshua Dobbs to Serve as Food City 500 Race Dignitaries
Abingdon, VA. - Monday, Mar 30, 2026.

Food City is gearing up for the 35th running of the April 12th Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway. Earlier today, company officials announced that Knox County Mayor, Glenn Jacobs will serve as the event Grand Marshal, delivering the starting command for the Sunday clash. “This is awesome! I’m honored to serve as Grand Marshal and be a part of…