Is Publix coming to the Knoxville area? (Kingsport: shop, eat)

[knoxgarden]

Publix Tiramisu Ice Cream! Love that stuff. Miss that, their cheese straws and their sandwiches.

[Kitties of Domination]

Originally Posted by VolDude

Many people here in Chattanooga are just more pretentious in that way Kiddies.

I've noticed that rich indulgences like like art galleries and quant shops are definitely more prevalant vs Knoxville. That said, there are no more rich people here than there, people just seem more likey to treat themselves to stuff like that.

Also, there's no Kroger or any other grocer that's "Kroger quality," so Publix had that going for them before they moved here. They'd have to certainly compete with Kroger in Knoxville.

I've never entered Publix, I'm assuming it's pricer?

Actually, Knoxville's average household income is higher than Chattanooga. I think the fact that Kroger came early and established a strong hold here is probably the reason.

[creeksitter]

My friend in Nashville lives near a Publix, so I'm making a shopping list. Chocolate stars, Ice cream.... Last time I came home with Costco potstickers in one of those plug in coolers, wonder how ice cream would fare?

[Suzanne1945]

Originally Posted by creeksitter

My friend in Nashville lives near a Publix, so I'm making a shopping list. Chocolate stars, Ice cream.... Last time I came home with Costco potstickers in one of those plug in coolers, wonder how ice cream would fare?

Soon you may be able to shop at Costco in Chatt. Heard from a reliable source in our local Costco that although Costco is not ready to make the announcement, Chatt is the next TN market for them.

[jabogitlu]

Makes sense. Chattanooga just seems more Costco than Knoxville. Once Costco comes to Chatty and Knox, I'll look for one in Johnson City!

[Tennesseestorm]

Yeah, I should have bought some, but I am on a diet and didnt want to blow it... now I wish I had of got at least 5 or 6.

Publix brand ice cream is amazing. We had some at the party and everyone was commenting on how great it was, as was my little cousins cake... photos of the delicious Publix cake.... This was Saturday, its history now.





Above and to the left, you can see some of that ice cream on the plate... not sure what flavor it was, but it was getting rave reviews.

Originally Posted by Tennesseestorm

LOL. Something else they had that I love (or used to love) were those Brachs chocolate stars! You used to could buy them in the packages, but not anymore, not in any of the stores here in the Tri-Cities anyway, but Publix had an array of Brachs chocolates sold by the pound, and those "stars" were some of them. How I longed for some of those stars, but I didnt want to blow my diet!

[Badbird2000]

I grew up 25 miles from Publix headquarters in Florida. That's one of a very few things i miss from Florida. They have the absolute best hands-down bakery. I loved getting a birthday cake from there every year. Kroger is nice, but i would definitly jump ship and shop at Publix. They had the best subs too. Cuban pressed.. mmmmhh... even better than most Cuban places in Tampa i used to eat at!

[Tennesseestorm]

Originally Posted by AdamsGirl7

Hi...I'm new to the site. I was wondering if anyone knows if Publix is coming to the Knox area? I have heard rumors that they are buying KVAT, the parent company of Food City. Is there any truth to this? The folks at Food City say an announcement could be soon. I wonder if this is just a rumor or if someone has some inside info.? Thanks!

I have heard rumors that they have already bought it, but not announcing until later in the year. Who knows.

[lindaintennessee]

i called publix and they said no
but i also called trader joes and they also said no
but we have a new Aldi
look it up on google
bring your own bags
but check out the no frill prices
it will wow you

Linda in Tennessee

[Tennesseestorm]

"NO" according to this....

Food City denies rumors of sale to Publix Super Markets - Kingsport Times-News Online