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Food City President Steve Smith closed the Tuesday night's grand opening ceremony by welcoming the new Erwin store's first guest inside for a large round of free food samples.
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Erwin Food City welcomes its first guests

ERWIN — Food City executives and Unicoi County officials got together with invited guest for pre-grand opening celebration Tuesday night at the new Erwin Food City.

Jul 30, 2019 at 10:16 PM
Finishing touches on the new Erwin Food City store were being completed on Monday in advance of Wednesday’s grand opening.
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Erwin Food City primed for grand opening

Finishing touches on the new Erwin Food City store were being completed Monday in advance of Wednesday’s grand opening. Unicoi County Chamber of Commerce members and invited guests will kick off the opening festivities Tuesday evening with an Updated Jul 29, 2019 at 9:51 PM

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Celebrate National Dairy Month

Dairy foods can be found in abundance in the grocery store, so it’s easy to find lots of delicious ways to enjoy them.

Jun 19, 2019 at 12:00 AM
Last year's inaugural SCA sanctioned Johnson City Lodge Steak Cookoff at the Food City store on State of Franklin Road
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Grillmeisters lining up for 2nd annual Johnson City Steak Cookoff

The Johnson City Mason Lodge is signing up local masters of the backyard barbecue for its second annual benefit Steak Cookoff.

Updated Jun 4, 2019 at 11:16 PM
Johnson City, Food City and Pepsi announced the details of the 34th Annual Independence Day Celebration during a press conference on Wednesday morning. Left to right: Lisa Johnson, the special event manager at Food City; a mascot for WXBQ radio; Jimmy Ellington, the general manager for Pepsi in Johnson City; and Bobbie Shirley, the box office manager at Freedom Hall.
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Sponsors announce details of Fourth of July celebration at Freedom Hall

Fireworks, live music and the chance to win a year’s supply of groceries valued at $10,000.

Updated May 29, 2019 at 5:30 PM
Site of the future Food City Gas & Go
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Erwin Food City Going Up

On track to open this summer, the new Food City shopping center in Erwin is taking shape.

Updated Apr 18, 2019 at 7:21 PM
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Step into spring with smoothie bowls

Spring brings warmer weather, greenery, flowers, and of course, seasonal fruits and vegetables! A great way to enjoy fresh, frozen, canned or dried produce is in a delicious smoothie bowl, a trendy way to enjoy a classic smoothie with a spoon and Mar 20, 2019 at 12:00 AM

The addition of herbs is one way to avoid sacrificing flavor while cutting back on fat, sugar or sodium.
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5 herbs every cook should use

When it comes to lightening up recipes, it is important to understand how to keep flavor when reducing fat, sugar or sodium.

Feb 20, 2019 at 5:00 AM
Canned foods help get food from the farm to your family’s table.
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Yes you can: Canned foods are nutritious and affordable

The canning process locks in a foods’ freshness until you’re ready to get cooking.

Feb 6, 2019 at 12:00 AM
Participants in last year’s Footsteps with Foodies program, which will be a part of this year’s Unicoi Unites Healthier Tennessee initiative, celebrate getting fit outdoors
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'Unicoi Unites' for healthier eating and better fitness

The town of Unicoi is inviting area clubs, churches, businesses and other groups and individuals across Unicoi County to a Tuesday meeting to help lay plans for this year’s edition of the Healthier Tennessee initiative, Unicoi Unites.

Updated Jan 7, 2019 at 3:10 PM
From left, Food City Director of Meat and Seafood Steve Holloway, Store Manager Dale Hammitt, Gray Community Chest member Jerry Starnes, Gray Community Chest Board Members Mike Gass, Kim Jamerson, Michael Blevins and Nina Randolph, along with Duke Hudson of Hormel Foods Food City and Hormel Foods teamed up Thursday morning at Food City in Gray to donate 200 Hormel 81 Cure Hams to several local organizations to assist with their holiday programs and hunger relief initiatives. The organizations involved include Gray Community Chest, Holston United Methodist Home for Children, Haven of Rest Rescue Mission and Bristol Emergency Food Pantry. Food City and Hormel Foods teamed up Thursday morning at Food City in Gray to donate 200 Hormel 81 Cure Hams to several local organizations to assist with their holiday programs and hunger relief initiatives. The organizations involved include Gray Community Chest, Holston United Methodist Home for Children, Haven of Rest Rescue Mission and Bristol Emergency Food Pantry. Food City and Hormel Foods teamed up Thursday morning at Food City in Gray to donate 200 Hormel 81 Cure Hams to several local organizations to assist with their holiday programs and hunger relief initiatives. The organizations involved include Gray Community Chest, Holston United Methodist Home for Children, Haven of Rest Rescue Mission and Bristol Emergency Food Pantry.
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PHOTOS: Food City and Hormel Foods team up to feed the hungry

Food City and Hormel Foods teamed up Thursday morning at Food City in Gray to donate 200 Hormel 81 Cure Hams to several local organizations to assist with their holiday programs and hunger relief initiatives. The organizations involved include Gray

Updated Dec 20, 2018 at 7:07 PM
Contractors, local leaders and KVAT Food Stores President and CEO Steve Smith (fourth from left) ceremonially turn the first spades of dirt on the new Food City shopping center in Erwin.
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Food City breaks ground on new Erwin shopping center

The new Food City shopping center in Erwin moved several big spades of dirt closer to completion on Wednesday as contractors and local leaders joined KVAT Food Stores President and CEO Steve Smith for a groundbreaking celebration at the Jonesborough Road construction site.

Dec 19, 2018 at 9:36 PM
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Celebrate National Oatmeal Day on Oct. 29

You may not think celebrating this humble breakfast dish is warranted, but after discovering all the health benefits, you may change your mind.

Oct 24, 2018 at 4:45 AM
It’s October, and that means it is Breast Cancer Awareness Month!
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Healthy diet, exercise can help reduce risk of cancer

It’s October, and that means it is Breast Cancer Awareness Month! Excluding skin cancer, more women are diagnosed with breast cancer than any other form.

Oct 3, 2018 at 5:00 AM
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Healthier tailgating? Yes you can!

Eating healthy is all about moderation.Choose one of your favorite entrees and pair it with healthier sides, sauces and beverages to create a balanced meal.

Sep 26, 2018 at 5:15 AM
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