A Large Grocery Chain Is Adding Jobs Including Some To The Tri Cities Area. The Kroger Company Is Adding 10-Thousand Positions Nationwide, And Nearly 60 Positions Will Go To Stores In Bristol, Kingsport, Johnson City, And Abingdon. Over The Last Eight Years, Kroger Has Created More Than 86-Thousand Permanent Jobs. Kroger And Its Subsidiaries Employ More Than 443-Thousand Associates.