Locally Grown Mann Farms Strawberries Now Available in Select Food City Locations
Abingdon, VA. - Sunday, May 1, 2016.

Food City is well-known for providing their customers with the best variety, highest quality, and friendliest service possible.  And they do so in part by purchasing a great deal of their produce locally, providing additional support to the regions in which they operate.    “We have always prided ourselves in selecting the best products possible for our customers,” says Steven C.…

Scott’s Strawberries Now Available at Select Food City Locations
Abingdon, VA. - Sunday, May 1, 2016.

Back by popular demand, Scott’s Farms strawberries are now available for sale at select Food City locations.  These ripe, ready-to-eat strawberries are locally grown by Scott Farms, located in Unicoi County, and delivered directly to surrounding Food City locations daily, while supplies last.   “We pride ourselves in selecting the best possible products for our customers and we feel that Scott…

Food City Pharmacist Receives John McNiel Award
Abingdon, VA. - Sunday, Apr 24, 2016.

Brent Scott, R.Ph., pharmacy manager for the Paintsville, KY Food City is the recipient of the 2015 John McNiel Customer Service Award.  “Food City is dedicated to providing our loyal customers with exceptional customer service.  We created the John McNiel Award to recognize pharmacists who embody that commitment,” says Steven C. Smith, Food City president and chief executive officer.  “Brent…

Food City Registered Dietitian Receives Dietitian of the Year Award
Abingdon, VA. - Sunday, Apr 24, 2016.

Last week, Produce for Better Health Foundation recognized the top six Registered Dietitians within the industry during their annual convention in Scottsdale, Arizona.  Elizabeth Hall, registered dietitian for Food City received one of the 2015 Supermarket Dietitian of the Year awards.  ‘Produce for Better Health Foundation (PBH) is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) fruit and vegetable education foundation.  Since 1991,…

Food City Expands Curbside Pick-Up
Abingdon, VA. - Wednesday, Apr 20, 2016.

Food City is rolling out an innovative new program that will revolutionize traditional grocery shopping.  Their new GoCart curbside pick-up is currently available at select locations throughout their market area, with plans to continue expanding the program to additional locations in the coming months.“At Food City, we’re always looking for ways to bring added value and convenience to our shoppers,”…

Food City to Sell Reusable Shopping Bag to Benefit Friends of Coal of Pikeville
Abingdon, VA. - Wednesday, Apr 13, 2016.

In honor of Earth Day, Food City and Friends of Coal of Pikeville/COA have partnered to design a special commemorative reusable shopping bag.  The graphics depicted on the reusable bag highlight many of the projects made possible by the coal industry’s reclamation efforts.  Hundreds of projects within the coal fields have been made possible through the use of land made…

Rusty Wallace Named Grand Marshall of Food City 500
Abingdon, VA. - Wednesday, Apr 13, 2016.

NASCAR Hall of Famer and former driver/sports analyst, Rusty Wallace has been named Grand Marshal for the April 17 Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway.   Wallace will give the command to start the 25th running of the Food City 500. “Over the years, Rusty has always been one of the greatest supporters of Food City and our racing program. …

Lt. Governor Ron Ramsey Named Honorary Starter Of Food City 500
Abingdon, VA. - Wednesday, Apr 13, 2016.

Tennessee’s Lt. Governor, Ron Ramsey has been named Honorary Starter for the April 17 Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway.  Lt. Governor Ramsey will wave the green flag to signal the start of Sunday’s Food City 500.“Throughout his career, Lt. Governor Ramsey has been extremely instrumental in serving the best interests of the Great State of Tennessee, and particularly…

Food City Race Night Returns to Bristol Motor Speedway
Abingdon, VA. - Monday, Apr 4, 2016.

As the area prepares for the onslaught of race fans and RV’s, the folks at Food City are gearing up for their annual Food City Race Night, which will return to Bristol Motor Speedway on Friday, April 15th.  The event paves the way for a weekend of action-packed Xfinity and Sprint Cup racing at one of NASCAR’s most popular venues. …

Food City Race Night & Antique Tractor Show Returns to Knoxville, TN
Abingdon, VA. - Monday, Apr 4, 2016.

As the area prepares for the onslaught of race fans and RV’s, the folks at Food City are gearing up for their annual Food City Race Night & Antique Tractor Show, which will take place at the Knoxville Expo Center on Thursday, April 14th.  Over the past 30 years, Food City Race Night has contributed more than $500,000 in proceeds…