Food City actually dates back to 1918 when a store was opened in Greeneville, Tennessee, but K-VA-T Food Stores’ official beginning took place in 1955 when founder Jack C. Smith--with his father, Curtis and uncle, Earl--opened the first store in Grundy, Virginia. Since that time, Food City has grown in leaps through the acquisition of several Piggly Wiggly operations in Southwest Virginia and Eastern Kentucky, along with Quality Foods/Food City, White Stores, Winn Dixie and BI-LO units in east Tennessee. The company has also grown steadily by expansion into new market areas while remodeling and replacing existing locations as needed to best serve their customers.
Giving Back
Our loyal customers, vendors and steadfast associates make us who we are. We’re grateful for them and the charitable partners who help us give back. By partnering with non-profit organizations throughout our market area, we endeavor to make our region a better place to live, work and educate our children.
This year, we’re celebrating a decade of giving over $60,000,000 back to our communities. Together we are able to support and make our communities stronger. For all of you who support Food City year-round, thank you.
