ABINGDON, VA (SPECIAL TO WLAF – Earlier today, company officials broke ground on the new Food City in Cookeville, TN. Located at the intersection of E 10 th Street and N. Old Kentucky Road, the 54,600+ square foot supermarket will be the retailer’s first location in Cookeville. The store is expected to open later this Fall.

“We’re extremely excited to be joining the Cookeville retail community. We look forward to constructing a state-of-the-art supermarket that will create jobs and tax revenue for the citizens of Cookeville and Putnam County,” says Steven C. Smith, Food City president and chief executive officer.

The location will include a full-service bakery and deli, featuring in-store fresh baked goods , hot foods and a large café seating area, fireplace, hickory smoker, pizza oven, fresh food bar with a variety of soup, salad and fruit selections and full-service catering and event planning. Full-service meat and seafood departments will offer pre-marinated and seasoned oven ready products, plus a complete selection of top-quality meats, including Certified Angus Beef and fresh sushi. In-house butchers will be available to hand cut steaks and fresh meat to order. Expanded grocery and produce departments will offer a complete selection of gourmet, international and specialty items. The Food City Floral Boutique will be staffed with a designer seven days per week, offering a full assortment of fresh-cut floral arrangements, bouquets, gift items and more. Rapid checkout service will be provided by eight check-out lanes and six self-checkouts.

For added convenience, the location will include a Starbucks café, offering a wide assortment of blended hot and cold coffees and beverages and GoCart curbside pick-up allowing customers to shop on-line at foodcity.com and pick-up their order at the store without leaving their vehicle. A Food City Pharmacy will also be included, equipped with a drive-thru and consultation room, as well as a Food City Gas N’ Go, featuring a large five pump station with diesel. And, with the Food City Fuel Bucks, saving money is easier than ever. Earn 1 Fuel Buck for every dollar spent, plus receive bonus Fuel Bucks on qualifying prescriptions and participating gift cards. For every 150 Fuel Bucks redeemed, save 15¢ per gallon at Food City Gas ’N Go. In addition, every Wednesday, Food City Gas ‘N Go customers can also redeem 300 Fuel Bucks to receive 30¢ off per gallon of any grade fuel up to 20 gallons.

Several award-winning energy saving concepts will also include, ranging from energy efficient glass cooler doors, parking lot lights and refrigeration systems to motion sensors and 100% LED lighting, as well as an open rafter ceiling design.

“Our customers can expect to find top quality products, exceptional customer service and competitive pricing, along with some exciting new features and conveniences,” says Smith. (WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED – 03/22/2021-5PM)

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