CLEVELAND, Tenn. - Lee University Athletics and Food City are pleased to announce a continued corporate partnership agreement for the 2025-26 season.

As the presenting sponsor for Lee women and men's basketball, Food City will provide complimentary admission to all home games for the 2025-26 season. This will allow fans to enjoy all the action inside Walker Arena free of charge.

"We are thrilled to strengthen our relationship with Food City through this partnership," said Lee Athletic Director John Maupin. "Their commitment to Lee University Athletics reflects a shared vision of investing in our student-athletes and creating meaningful experiences for our community. This collaboration not only enhances game days at Walker Arena but also underscores the positive impact we can make together in Cleveland and Bradley County. We look forward to building on this foundation for many years to come."

Food City will also continue to serve as the exclusive sponsor of the Burn 'Em Up Podcast which is a weekly podcast that features Lee University student athletes and gives them a platform to tell their stories.

Food City is a privately held family-owned company headquartered in Abingdon, Virginia and currently operates 153 retail locations throughout Tennessee, Virginia, Kentucky, Georgia, and Alabama. The company continues to invest heavily in the Bradley County Community. Food City recently broke ground on a 50,000 square foot facility off Georgetown Road and a 46,000 square foot facility in Ocoee, Tenn. All totaled, Food City is investing more than $30 million in the new supermarkets and upgrades to the store on 255 Ocoee Crossing in Cleveland, Tenn.