Food City is marking its 100th birthday, growing from its beginnings in Greeneville, Tenn., to now serving people in four states.
“It’s been a pretty good ride,” said Rick Bishop, executive vice president of Food City’s Chattanooga division. “We’ve come a long way. We want to be the best retailer we can.”
To celebrate the year-long event, the Abingdon, Va.-based company plans to donate $100,000 to charitable organizations.
Also, plans are to put on the Food City $100,000 Treasure Hunt contest.
Food City moved into the Chattanooga market in 2015 with the acquisition of 29 Bi-Lo stores.