Food City Honored For Their Long-Time Support Of Veterans
Knoxville, TN. - Monday, Aug 7, 2023.

Food City served as the Presenting Sponsor of today’s Purple Heart Luncheon hosted by The United Veterans Council of East Tennessee at The Foundry in Knoxville, TN.  Food City was honored at the luncheon for their long-time support of Veterans.  They received the flag that was flown over The Wall That Heals in Knoxville in 2022. Food City supported The…

Food City Check Presentation To Franklin County Educational Foundation For Excellence
Abingdon, VA. - Thursday, Aug 3, 2023.

Food City officials presented a $10,000 check in support of the Franklin County Educational Foundation for Excellence. Their mission is to invest in today's youth, tomorrow's leaders, and the future leaders of our community by providing funds and resources not ordinarily provided to the Franklin County School System that inspire students to develop their talents and enrich their educational experiences.   About…

Folds of Honor Check Presentation
Knoxville, TN. - Thursday, Aug 3, 2023.

Food City partnered with Eagle Distributing, Holston Distributing, and Tri Star Distributing to host a promotion to benefit Anheuser-Busch’s Folds of Honor program. The promotion ran in all Food City locations from May 23rd – July 4th 2023. Food City donated $1.00 for every case of Budweiser 24-pack of 12 oz. cans purchased from Eagle Distributing, Holston Distributing, and Tri…

Tusculum and Food City Bringing Education Benefits and Collaboration Opportunities
Greeneville, TN. - Wednesday, Jul 26, 2023.

Tusculum University and Food City, one of the region’s largest employers, have signed a corporate sponsorship agreement that will enable the company’s associates and their family members to receive tuition discounts for any of the higher education institution’s academic programs. Misty Kern, Food City’s director of training, and Elizabeth Yanez, the company’s corporate recruiter, joined Dr. Scott Hummel, Tusculum’s president, for…

Food City Groundbreaking in Fort Payne, AL
Abingdon, VA. - Tuesday, Jul 25, 2023.

Earlier today, company officials broke ground on the new Food City located at 1015 Gault Ave. S in Fort Payne, AL. The 54,000 square foot retail supermarket is expected to open early next year. This will be the company’s second location in the state of Alabama. “We are excited to be joining the Fort Payne retail community. We look forward to…

Food City Produce Manager Receives National Recognition
Abingdon, VA. - Thursday, Jul 20, 2023.

Each year, the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) hosts the annual Retail Produce Manager Awards. The program recognizes the top 15 produce managers within the industry during their Global Produce & Floral Show.  Skylar Leonard, produce manager for the Food City in Piney Flats, TN was named among this year’s winners.  “We would like to congratulate Skylar on this well-deserved honor.…

Huntsville, AL Food City Groundbreaking
Abingdon, VA. - Wednesday, Jul 12, 2023.

Earlier today, company officials broke ground on the new Huntsville, AL Food City located at the intersection of Taylor Lane and Highway 431 in the Owens Cross Roads community. The 60,000 square foot retail supermarket is expected to open early next year and is the first of six stores planned for the Huntsville market.  “We are excited to be joining the…

Food City Nominees Named Top Women in Grocery
Abingdon, VA. - Monday, Jul 10, 2023.

Progressive Grocer’s Top Women in Grocery initiative recognizes the important role that women play in the food and grocery industry. Two Food City women grocers are named among this year’s top winners – Katie Penny, district manager and Misty Deskins, director of loyalty marketing, ecommerce & outside sales.  “I would like to congratulate Katie and Misty on this well-deserved honor and…

Food City and Richard Petty Kick Off Donation Drive to Benefiting Paralyzed Veterans of America
Washington, DC. - Friday, Jun 30, 2023.

Paralyzed Veterans of America, the nation’s only nonprofit Veteran Service Organization dedicated solely to supporting Veterans with spinal cord injuries and diseases, like MS and ALS, kicked off its annual in-store checkout campaign with long-time partner Food City and seven-time NASCAR champion Richard Petty.  Designed to help PVA ensure disabled Veterans receive the benefits they earned, the specialized health care they…

Food City Opens 6th Food City Gas ’N Go Convenience Store in Pikeville, KY
Abingdon, VA. - Tuesday, Jun 27, 2023.

The Food City Gas ‘N Go Convenience Store offers top quality fuel, including diesel and non-ethanol fuel, as well as a large selection of convenience items. Shoppers earn 1 Fuel Buck for every dollar they spend, plus receive bonus Fuel Bucks on qualifying prescriptions and gift cards from participating Food City locations. For every 150 Fuel Bucks they redeem, they’ll…