Food City recently announced two key leadership changes, naming Joe Greene EVP of operations for the Knoxville, Tennessee division and expanding Bucky Slagle’s role to VP of food service, Starbucks, produce and floral operations. The moves bring more than 80 years of combined industry experience to expanded leadership positions across the 163-store grocery chain. Greene […]
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Food City, founded in 1955 by Jack C. Smith, currently headquartered in Abingdon, Virginia, initially began its operations in Grundy, Virginia. The company’s primary business model revolves around providing customers with a comprehensive selection of groceries, fresh produce, meats, and household items at competitive prices.
Food City distinguishes itself through its strong emphasis on community engagement, supporting local farmers and producers whenever possible. Additionally, the company is known for its commitment to customer service and convenience, offering services such as in-store pharmacies, delis, and bakeries. With a focus on delivering value and quality to its customers, the brand has expanded its reach over the years and now operates over 130 locations across the southeastern United States.
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Braswell Family Farms, Food City Partner To Support Coalition For Kids
Braswell Family Farms and Food City have teamed up on a new initiative to support Coalition For Kids Inc., a Johnson City, Tennessee-based organization that provides children across the region with a nurturing, faith-based environment. Through the partnership, Braswell Family Farms donates 10 cents for every dozen Natural Choice Cage-Free White Large eggs sold at […]
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Food City’s Greene Named TGCSA Retailer Of The Year
The board of directors of the Tennessee Grocers & Convenience Store Association has selected Joe Greene, VP of produce and floral operations for K-VA-T Food Stores Inc. (operating as Food City), as its 2026 Retailer of the Year. Greene will be recognized at the association’s annual Convention & Expo June 2-4 in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The […]
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Food City Launches Pharmacy RX Pickup Station Pilot In Gatlinburg, TN
Food City has introduced an RX Pickup Station at its store in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, a city that has no pharmacy locations. The first of its kind for a retail location in the state, the kiosk operates through a pilot program with the Tennessee Board of Pharmacy. The program enables Food City to fill prescriptions at […]
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Food City Promotes Cox To CFO, Baldwin To Finance VP
Food City has promoted Paul Cox to SVP and CFO and Sara Baldwin to VP of finance following the retirement of longtime CFO Eddie Neely. Cox also will join the company’s board of directors. “We would like to thank Eddie for his dedication and commitment, and the impact he has made on our company’s continued […]
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Food City Names 2026 Claude P. Varney Humanitarian Award Winner
Food City has announced the recipients of its annual Claude P. Varney Volunteer Recognition Program, honoring employees across the company for outstanding service to their communities. This year’s top honor goes to Amber Sweet of Abingdon, Virginia. The program is named in memory of Varney, Food City’s former president and board vice chairman of 47 […]
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Food City Expands NationsBenefit Flex Card Access For Members
NationsBenefits has integrated its Flex Card network with Food City, allowing eligible health plan members to use prepaid benefit cards at all of the grocer’s participating locations in Tennessee, Kentucky, Virginia, Georgia and Alabama. Using the NationsBenefits Mastercard Prepaid Flex Card, they will be able to buy approved food as medicine items, over-the-counter (OTC) health […]
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Food City Donates $2K To Girls Inc. Of Chattanooga
Food City presented a $2,000 check to Girls Inc. of Chattanooga on Jan. 20, continuing the Abingdon, Virginia-based retailer’s support of the organization dedicated to empowering girls to become confident leaders. Girls Inc. focuses on creating a pro-girl environment where girls can develop their strengths through three core principles – empowerment, advocacy and education. The […]