Food City Groundbreaking Dayton, TN
Abingdon, VA. - Tuesday, May 7, 2024.

Earlier today, company officials broke ground on the new Food City on Able Drive in Dayton, TN. The 55,000 square foot retail supermarket is expected to open early next year and will replace the existing location on Market Street. “We appreciate the support the residents of Dayton and Rhea County have shown our company, and we’re excited to provide our loyal…

Food City Becomes The Official Grocery Partner Of Dollywood Parks & Resorts
Pigeon Forge, TN. - Monday, May 6, 2024.

Dollywood has added another well-respected, locally-based company to its growing list of official partners. Company representatives have announced Food City has been named the official grocery partner for Dollywood Parks & Resorts.   In addition to being Dollywood’s official grocery partner, Food City becomes the presenting sponsor of Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Summer Celebration as well as the sponsor of the ever-popular Colossal…

Abingdon Food City Named Best of Abingdon 2024 Best Supermarket/Grocery Store
Abingdon, VA. - Wednesday, May 1, 2024.

Abingdon gears up to celebrate excellence in the community with the eagerly awaited announcement of the 2024 Best of Abingdon awards. Throughout the month of March, community members and visitors alike voted for their favorites in 30 different categories and the results have been tallied! On May 6th, 7th and 8th, Abingdon will shine a spotlight on the outstanding individuals, businesses,…

ACP, Food City Collaborate to Offer New Pharmacy Technician Program
Abingdon, VA. - Wednesday, May 1, 2024.

Recognizing the current shortage of certified pharmacy technicians in the Appalachian region, as well as Virginia Board of Pharmacy requirements for new pharmacy technicians to be trained in accredited training programs in the Commonwealth of Virginia, the Appalachian College of Pharmacy (ACP) has teamed up with Food City to establish an online Certified Pharmacy Technician program. The number of pharmacy tech…

Food City Project Help Check Presentation
Knoxville, TN . - Wednesday, Apr 24, 2024.

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 3rd to February 6th in Knoxville area Food City locations. During the campaign, shoppers were invited to make a…

Food City Earns 2024 Great Place To Work Certificationâ„¢
Abingdon, VA. - Friday, Apr 19, 2024.

Food City is proud to announce that the grocery retailer was recently Certified™ by Great Place To Work®. The prestigious award is based entirely on their associate’s feedback about their workplace experience.  “Food City is excited to be Certified™ by Great Place To Work®. Our associates are our most valuable asset, and we strive to provide a workplace environment that enables…

Food City Check Presentation to Mountain Hope Good Shepard Clinic
Sevierville, TN. - Wednesday, Apr 17, 2024.

Food City is proud to announce a $100,000 commitment to Mountain Hope Good Shepard Clinic in support of the construction of their new clinic in Gatlinburg, TN.…

Food City Ribbon Cutting/Re-Grand Opening in Chatsworth, GA
Abingdon, VA. - Friday, Apr 5, 2024.

Company officials will host ribbon cutting ceremonies at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, April 10th for the newly expanded/remodeled Food City in Chatsworth, GA. The re-grand opening celebration, which also begins Wednesday morning will include special advertising pricing on select items throughout the store. The project resulted in the creation of forty-five new jobs. “Our customers will find the same smiling faces,…

Junior Leagues to Hold 34th Annual Food Drive to Benefit Second Harvest Food Bank
Abingdon, VA. - Friday, Apr 5, 2024.

The Junior Leagues of Bristol, Kingsport, and Johnson City will hold their 34th annual food drive at 15 Food City locations on Saturday, April 6. The Food Drive will benefit Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee and Feeding Southwest Virginia. Food City has co-sponsored and promoted the food drive every year. The local Junior Leagues work together annually to help…

Tony Slaughter Farms of Kingsport, TN Named Wayne Scott Memorial Grower of the Year
Abingdon, VA. - Tuesday, Apr 2, 2024.

Food City is well-known for their locally grown produce initiative. Their farm to table partnership with local growers provides their valued customers with fresh-from-the-field fruits and vegetables, many of which are delivered the same day they’re picked. What began over twenty years ago with a small number of items and a handful of area farmers has grown into a multi-million-dollar…