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…

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 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…

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…

Arlie Watson, Jr. Receives William C. Stevens Volunteer Spirit Award
Abingdon, VA. - Friday, Dec 8, 2017.

Gatlinburg, TN Chamber of Commerce recently awarded Arlie Watson, Jr. the coveted William C. Stevens Volunteer Spirit Award for his profound commitment to Gatlinburg and many volunteer efforts.     “I am very honored and humbled at receiving this award,” said Watson.  “This award is a representation of not only myself, but our company’s volunteer spirit in all the communities where we operate”.     The…

Food City Continues to Expand Curbside Pick-Up
Abingdon, VA. - Wednesday, Dec 6, 2017.

Since August of 2015, Food City has offered an innovative new program that has revolutionized traditional grocery shopping.  Their GoCart curbside pick-up is currently available at select locations throughout their market area, with plans to continue expanding the program to additional locations.“At Food City, we’re always looking for ways to bring added value and convenience to our shoppers,” says Steven…

Food City Recognizes Associates for Outstanding Volunteerism
Abingdon, VA. - Tuesday, Dec 5, 2017.

Food City is well-known for their superior customer service and vast community involvement within their operational areas.  In keeping with their exemplary service standards, each year Food City recognizes outstanding volunteerism among their associates through their Claude P. Varney Volunteer Recognition Program.   “As a company, we strive to maintain a high level of dedication to service, quality, value and community involvement,…

Construction Underway on New Abingdon Food City
Abingdon, VA. - Monday, Dec 4, 2017.

Earlier today, company officials broke ground on the new Food City planned for Abingdon, VA.  The 62,000+ square foot flag ship store will serve as a replacement for the existing location and is expected to be completed early 2019.     “This is something our customers have been requesting for years and we’re very excited to finally have the opportunity to provide them…