Food City Donates $100,000 to Charity in Celebration of 100th Anniversary
Abingdon, VA. - Monday, Apr 9, 2018.

This year Food City is proud to be celebrating their 100th Anniversary.  The retail supermarket chain has a number of exciting events planned throughout the year-long celebration.  To kick-off the festivities, Food City recently announced plans to donate $100,000 to charitable organizations throughout their market area.  The funds are in addition to the many benevolent works currently sponsored by the…

Food City Family Race Night Returns to Bristol Motor Speedway
Abingdon, VA. - Wednesday, Apr 4, 2018.

Food City Family Race Night is one of the premier pre-race events on the NASCAR circuit.  The popular fan-based event will return to Bristol Motor Speedway on Friday, April 13th.    Fans can expect an exciting line-up of Xfinity, Monster Energy, Camping World and K&N Series drivers, interactive sessions, show cars, simulators, souvenir trailers and entertainment, combined with free food samples…

Food City Family Race Night Returns to Knoxville
Abingdon, VA. - Wednesday, Apr 4, 2018.

Food City Family Race Night is one of the premier pre-race events on the NASCAR circuit.  The popular fan-based event will return to the Knoxville Expo Center on Thursday, April 12th.    Fans can expect an exciting line-up of Xfinity and Monster Energy Series drivers, interactive sessions, show cars, simulators, souvenir trailers and entertainment, combined with an impressive display of more…

Sarah Fennell of Blaine, TN Wins Food City Claude P. Varney Humanitarian Award
Abingdon, VA. - Monday, Mar 19, 2018.

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 Continues To Expand Home Delivery Service
Abingdon, VA. - Monday, Mar 12, 2018.

Food City officials announced today the expansion of their new same-day delivery service into the Fort Oglethorpe and LaFayette market areas in north Georgia.  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…

Food City Produce Manager Named National Finalist
Abingdon, VA. - Monday, Feb 26, 2018.

Each year, United Fresh Produce Association recognizes the top 25 produce managers within the industry during their annual convention.   Tyler Gibson, produce manager for Food City’s Fairfield Glade location in Crossville, TN has been named one of the 25 finalists contending for this year’s coveted 2018 Retail Produce Manager of the Year Award.  Five grand-prize winners will be selected from among…

Stratton Farms of Rutledge, TN Receives Wayne Scott Memorial Grower of the Year Award
Abingdon, VA. - Monday, Feb 26, 2018.

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 Recognizes Divisional Winnersfor Outstanding Community Service
Abingdon, VA. - Thursday, Feb 22, 2018.

Food City’s retail supermarket chain annually recognizes outstanding volunteerism among their associates via the 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 15, 2018.

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…

New Center Road Food City Set to Open
Abingdon, VA. - Thursday, Jan 25, 2018.

Shelves are stocked in preparation for the much anticipated January 31st opening of the new Food City in Sevier County.  The 48,500+ square foot supermarket, located at the intersection of Newport Highway and New Center Road is the company’s sixth location in the area.   “We’re excited to have the opportunity to add a new state-of-the-art Food City in Sevier County, where…