K-VA-T Food Stores, Inc. is the corporate name of a supermarket chain operating in three states under the name Food City. This privately held, family-owned company has grown over the years by expansion and acquisition. We have 62 units in North East Tennessee, K-VA-T is an acronym of its trade area: Kentucky, Virginia, Tennessee.

The 95-store chain serves a current trade area population of over 2.5 million people and over 980,000 households. The company also operates thirteen Super Dollar Discount Food with limited assortment locations in Wytheville, Abingdon, Hillsville, Christiansburg, Vinton, Lynchburg and Rose Hill, Virginia, Pikeville, Prestonsburg and Barbourville, Kentucky as well as Rogersville, TN and Asheville Highway in Knoxville, TN.                  

K-VA-T Food Stores, Inc. continues to grow and share its growth with associates. About 14% of the company is owned by our associates, and that continues to grow every year through our profit-sharing plan!

The company is very community-oriented and involved in local fundraising efforts.  Food City also partners with farmers in Southwest VA and Northeast TN to bring local produce to its customers which helps local farmers and satisfies customer demand.

Food City has also contributed over half a million dollars to local organizations through its annual Family Race Night events.

Since 1990, Food City has donated millions to area schools. And helping us help our schools this year is easier than ever! To participate in the Food City School Bucks Program, your school should first register using the link on our web site. Then parents, students, family and friends can register their individual Food City ValuCards using the link on the web site or at the check out register of their favorite store. Then a portion of the money you spend each time you shop at Food City benefits the school of your choice. It's that easy!