Food City Has Named Katie Penny To The Role Of Executive Vice President Of Operations For Its Knoxville Division. According To A Press Release, A Third-Generation Grocer, Penny Brings A Lifetime Of Knowledge And Experience To This Key Role. Food City President And Chief Executive Officer Steve Smith Said, He Knows First-Hand How Passionate She Is About The Company, Her Fellow Teammates, Her Customers And The Communities Food City Serves. Penny Replaces Ron Tacker, Who Recently Announced Plans To Retire From The Company.