Shelves are stocked in preparation for the Wednesday opening of the new 56,000 square foot Food City on Lee Highway. The new store will replace the existing location.
“We appreciate the support the residents of Chattanooga and Hamilton County have shown our company, and we’re excited to provide our loyal customers with a much-needed new state-of-the-art Food City to better serve their needs,” said Steven C. Smith, Food City president and chief executive officer.
The location includes an in-store bakery and deli, complete with a hot food bar, large café seating area, fireplace, Asian wok, fresh food bar offering a variety of soup, salad and fruit selections, hickory wood smoker, pizza oven, and fresh sushi. Full-service meat and seafood departments offer meats, Certified Angus Beef, and in-house butchers to hand cut steaks and fresh meat to order. Expanded grocery, frozen food and produce departments go well beyond the normal fare with a large selection of specialty, gourmet and vegan items, said store officials.
The Food City Floral Boutique, staffed with a designer seven days a week, offers a full assortment of fresh-cut floral arrangements, bouquets, gift items and more. Curbside pick-up and home delivery are available for customers wishing to shop on-line. The store also includes a Food City Pharmacy with a drive-thru, Food City Gas N’ Go featuring fuel/diesel, a Starbucks cafe offering a wide assortment of blended hot/cold coffees and beverages, and a Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union branch location providing a full range of financial services.
"At TVFCU, we're dedicated to providing an incredible, hassle-free, and enjoyable experience for our members," said Todd Fortner, president and CEO of TVFCU. "We're excited to open a TVFCU branch inside the new Food City. This partnership allows us to create an unbeatable one-stop destination for groceries and banking, bringing this exciting convenience to the community."
The new location features several award-winning energy saving concepts, ranging from energy efficient glass cooler doors, parking lot lights and refrigeration systems to motion sensors and 100 percent LED lighting.
“Our customers can expect to find exceptional customer service and top-quality products at the lowest possible prices, along with great variety/selection and some exciting new services,” said Mr. Smith.