Fully vaccinated Food City associates no longer required to wear masks

TOP PHOTO: Food City in La Follette is located in Woodson Mall.

LAFOLLETTE, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF) – Effective today, May 20, associates who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as defined by the CDC will no longer be required to wear a face mask, unless required by state or local laws.

Fully vaccinated associates will have a vaccination logo displayed on their name badge.  Fully vaccinated customers are welcome to shop without their masks as well.  You should continue to wear a mask if you have not been vaccinated or if you prefer to do so as a safety precaution.  

Food City will continue to encourage social distancing and provide hand sanitizer, cart wipes and enhanced cleaning procedures in all Food City stores. (WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED – 05/20/2021-6AM)