Abingdon celebrates the public opening of the Urban Pathway
Abingdon, VA. - Thursday, Mar 7, 2019.

Abingdon has made great strides in its goal to become more walkable with the official opening of the Urban Pathway, a mixed use recreation trail running through the downtown district.  The Town of Abingdon will celebrate the opening with a free community kickoff event, happening Friday April 12, 2019 from 11am to 2pm.  The event will also kickoff the Urban…

Cameron Farms of Grainger County, TN Receives Wayne Scott Memorial Grower of the Year Award
Abingdon, VA. - Wednesday, Mar 6, 2019.

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

Food City Produce Manager Named National Finalist
Abingdon, VA. - Wednesday, Mar 6, 2019.

Each year, United Fresh Produce Association recognizes the top 25 produce managers within the industry during their annual convention.  David Scarlett, produce manager for Food City’s Deane Hill location in Knoxville, TN has been named one of the 25 finalists contending for this year’s coveted 2019 Retail Produce Manager of the Year Award.  Five grand-prize winners will be selected from…

Emily Thurston of Bluefield, VA Wins Food City Claude P. Varney Humanitarian Award
Abingdon, VA. - Thursday, Feb 28, 2019.

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, Feb 28, 2019.

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…

Food City Recognizes District Winners for Outstanding Volunteerism
Abingdon, VA. - Thursday, Feb 21, 2019.

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…

Food City 500 Tickets on-sale in Food City Stores
Bristol, TN. - Wednesday, Feb 13, 2019.

Each Ticket Purchased In-Store Awards 500 Food City ValuPointsHighlights:•    Beginning Feb. 13, Food City stores will begin offering tickets for April’s Food City 500•    Food City 500 tickets in-store are $50 for adults, $10 for kids (12-and-under)•    All tickets will be reserved seating selected by BMS’ knowledgeable ticket office and emailed within seven days of purchase•    Each ticket purchased at…

Ringgold/Ft. Oglethorpe Food City Set to Open
Abingdon, VA. - Monday, Jan 28, 2019.

Shelves are stocked in preparation for the much anticipated January 30th opening of the new Ringgold/Ft. Oglethorpe Food City.  The 49,700+ square foot supermarket is located on Highway US-41 and will serve as the area’s second location.    “The area residents in both Tennessee and Georgia have certainly been supportive of our company and we’re extremely excited to provide our loyal…

Food City Continues To Expand Home Delivery Service
Abingdon, VA. - Thursday, Jan 24, 2019.

Food City officials announced today the expansion of their new same-day delivery service into four new market areas:  Etowah, Athens, Blaine and Maynardville, TN.  The program is made possible through a joint partnership between the local retail supermarket chain and Instacart, a nationwide on-demand grocery delivery service.  To take advantage of the convenient new service, shoppers simply need to visit…

Dalton Food City Set to Open
Abingdon, VA. - Monday, Jan 21, 2019.

Shelves are stocked in preparation for the much anticipated January 23rd opening of the new Dalton Food City.  The 48,600+ square foot supermarket is located on West Walnut Avenue and will serve as the area’s second location.    “The Dalton area residents have certainly been supportive of our company and we’re extremely excited to provide our loyal customers with a new,…