Food City Kicks Off 2015-2016 School Bucks Program
Abingdon, VA. - Sunday, Aug 16, 2015.

As students across the tri-state area of Kentucky, Virginia and Tennessee head back to school, Food City is gearing up for the kick-off of their 2015-2016 School Bucks Program.   “We’re committed to giving back to the communities we operate in and we take the education of our youth very seriously,” said Steven C. Smith, Food City president and chief executive…

Food City Names Race Grand Marshal And Honorary Starter
Abingdon, VA. - Sunday, Aug 16, 2015.

“Our thoughts and prayers have continually been with the family members and comrades of the servicemen whose lives were so tragically taken protecting our great nation,” said Steven C. Smith, Food City President and Chief Executive Officer.  “We hope in some small way to honor their ultimate sacrifice, along with the Chattanooga community, who so valiantly rose from this unspeakable…

Dan Glei Named Food City Executive Vice President Merchandising/Marketing
Abingdon, VA. - Sunday, Aug 9, 2015.

Food City officials recently announced the promotion of Dan Glei to Executive Vice President of Merchandising/Marketing.   Glei formerly held the position of Vice President of Center Store Operations for the retail supermarket chain.  He brings more than 25 years of industry experience to the position.“Dan has done a great job with our center store, leveraging his experience in the grocery…

Food City Race Night Returns to State Street
Abingdon, VA. - Sunday, Aug 9, 2015.

As the area prepares for the onslaught of race fans and RV’s, the folks at Food City are gearing up for the annual Food City Race Night, which paves the way for a weekend of action-packed Nationwide and Sprint Cup racing at one of NASCAR’s most popular venues.  The event will take place on Thursday, August 20, 2015 on State…

Food City Race Night Returns To Knoxville
Abingdon, VA. - Sunday, Aug 9, 2015.

As the area prepares for the onslaught of race fans and RV’s, the folks at Food City are gearing up for the annual Food City Race Night, which paves the way for a weekend of action-packed Nationwide and Sprint Cup racing at one of NASCAR’s most popular venues.  The event will take place on Wednesday, August 19, 2015 at the…

Ross Purdy Named Food City Vice President of Center Store Operations
Abingdon, VA. - Wednesday, Aug 5, 2015.

Food City officials recently named Ross Purdy as the company’s new Vice President of Center Store Operations.   Purdy, formerly of Daymon Worldwide brings more than 35 years of industry experience to the Food City team.“Ross has worked in grocery retail, consumer package goods and private brands with a number of leading retailers domestically and internationally”, says Steven C. Smith, Food…

Food City Acquires Chattanooga Area BI-LO Supermarkets
Abingdon, VA. - Wednesday, Jul 22, 2015.

Earlier today, Food City officials announced their intent to purchase 29 BI-LO Supermarkets (including 21 pharmacies) in the Chattanooga market area.  The locations, which range from 25,000 to 63,000 square feet in size, include: Tennessee:7804 East Brainerd Road, Chattanooga6951 Lee Highway, Chattanooga1600 East 23rd Street, Chattanooga4510 Highway 58, Chattanooga703 Signal Mountain Road, Chattanooga3801 Tennessee Avenue, Chattanooga3600 Hixson Pike, Chattanooga4011 Brainerd Road,…

United Way and Food City Announce Expansion of Backpacks Unite Program
Abingdon, VA. - Monday, Jul 13, 2015.

More than 700 children in elementary schools across Southwest Virginia will benefit from changes to a program that distributes backpacks filled with food to hungry students during the school year.  United Way and Food City announced today that the two organizations are partnering to expand United Way’s Backpacks Unite Program.  The program is geared towards meeting the needs of hungry…

Food City Distribution Center Supports Hazard Community and Technical College
Abingdon, VA. - Tuesday, Jul 7, 2015.

The Abingdon, VA based Food City Distribution Center recently donated several thousand dollars in much-needed transportation equipment to the Hazard, KY Community and Technical College.     “We are excited to have this opportunity to assist our local community college in increasing their educational offerings to benefit our area students and the community as a whole,” says Hazard Food City store manager…

Food City and NASCAR Legend Richard Petty Team up to Benefit Mission:ABLE
Abingdon, VA. - Sunday, Jul 5, 2015.

Food City and seven-time NASCAR Champion, Richard Petty have once again teamed up to benefit Paralyzed Veterans of America’s Mission: ABLE campaign.  For more than six decades, Paralyzed Veterans of America (Paralyzed Veterans) has been on a mission to change lives and build brighter futures for our seriously injured heroes.   “If there has been one partner that has really stepped…