Food City officials recently announced plans to construct a new 44,000 square foot superstore on Chapman Highway in Knoxville, TN.  The location, which will serve as a replacement for their existing Chapman Plaza unit is scheduled to open Spring of 2008.

“We have certainly enjoyed serving the Knoxville area residents through our existing locations and we’re very excited to be bringing a new state-of-the-art Food City to the area,” said Steven C. Smith, Food City president and chief executive officer.

Plans for the new store include:  Bakery/Deli, complete with a Hot Food Bar and Sit-Down Café; Food City Floral Boutique, offering a large assortment of fresh-cut floral arrangements, bouquets, gift items and staffed with a floral designer 7 days/week; Video department, stocked with the latest releases and classic favorites.  Full service Seafood and Meat Departments, with in-house meat cutters on staff to hand cut steaks and fresh meat to order will be available, in addition to a wide variety of pre-marinated and seasoned oven ready products and a complete selection of top quality meats that are all-natural with no solutions added, including Certified Angus Beef.  Expanded Meat, Grocery, Frozen Food, Produce, Health & Beauty Care departments and an in-store bank will be included as well. 

The location will also offer the added convenience of a Food City Pharmacy, where a registered pharmacist will be on hand to meet prescription needs and answer health related questions.  And, customers can stop by the Food City Gas N’ Go for top quality gasoline at highly competitive prices.

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