Food City officials announced today the grocer plans to close its 4011 Brainerd Road store in September.
The store's lease expires later this year and company officials were unable to secure a suitable replacement location. Store associates are being offered positions at surrounding Food City locations, according to the Abingdon, Va.-based company.
"As one can imagine, this was a very difficult decision for our company to say the least - one that was reached only after great consideration," said Steven C. Smith, Food City president and chief executive officer. "For some time, we looked for a replacement store in the vicinity, but were not able to find a suitable replacement."
The company plans to continue to evaluate possible new store locations moving forward.
"As we continue to update and open new stores in the greater Chattanooga market, we will continue to look for locations to serve the community, including the Brainerd area," said Smith.
Company officials stated that the store's last day of operation will be Tuesday, Sept. 4, with an anticipated 6 p.m. closing. Until that time, the store will remain open from 8 a.m. until 9 p.m. daily.
Food City parent K-VA-T Food Stores operates 132 retail outlets throughout Southeast Kentucky, Southwest Virginia, East Tennessee, and North Georgia.