The Tennessee State Soccer Association (TSSA) announced today an official renewal of its partnership with Publix Super Markets, which will continue to be the presenting sponsor of the Tennessee State League and TSSA State Cup. Publix also maintains its support of TSSA through a variety of community initiatives and other programs that enhance the game throughout the state.
“We are super excited to renew this incredible partnership with Publix Super Markets,” said Hans Hobson, Chief Executive Officer of the Tennessee State Soccer Association. “We simply could not serve our volunteers and players at our many events without their support. The supplies provided by Publix serve 30% of our budget for these events. Thank you!”
Through its support of the Tennessee State League, TSSA State Cup and other programming, Publix has played a significantly important role in the growth and development of youth soccer in Tennessee. The longstanding relationship between TSSA and Publix originated in 2009 and is now further strengthened by this partnership renewal.
“Publix is passionate about supporting the communities where we live, work and play, and it is an honor to continue our support of the Tennessee Youth Soccer Association,” said Nicole Maristany Krauss, Media Relations Manager (Georgia, Alabama and Tennessee) for Publix Super Markets, Inc.
Publix started as a single store in 1930 and now manages nearly 1,400 locations throughout the Southeast, including 59 stores in Tennessee. The largest employee-owned company in the United States, Publix has been named to Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For List over the past 27 consecutive years, earning Publix recognition as one of their Great Place to Work Legends.
Now nearly a century into operation, Publix has always maintained a profound commitment to community service, which includes a Publix Serves Week each year that sees more than 6,000 associates dedicate 36,000 hours of service to their local communities. Further, Publix has donated more than 100 million pounds of fresh produce from local farmers to food banks through their Feeding More Together Initiative, and its Tools for Back to School Program continues to provide learning materials for needy students ahead of each school year.
If you are interested in learning more about Publix community programs, or if you would like to find the Publix location closest to you, make sure to visit them online at Publix.com.
To contact the Tennessee State Soccer Association, please call (615) 590-2200. Also make sure to follow us on social media!
