Local Resident Retires After 73 Years at Meat Processing Plant
Sue Bunch, a Lenoir City resident, has retired from Family Brands after an extraordinary 73 years of service at the meat processing plant, having worked in various roles since starting in 1953.

Nashville, TN, August 1, 2026 —
Lenoir City, TN – Sue Bunch, a longtime resident of Lenoir City, has officially retired from Family Brands, concluding an unprecedented 73-year career at the meat processing plant. Bunch began her tenure at the facility in 1953, embarking on a journey that would span over seven decades.
Throughout her extensive career, Bunch held various roles within the company. The specific details of each position were not provided, but her long-standing commitment underscores a remarkable dedication to her employer. Her start date in 1953 places her employment well before many significant historical events, highlighting the duration of her service.
The length of Bunch’s employment at Family Brands is exceptionally rare in today’s workforce. While the exact circumstances leading to her retirement were not detailed, her departure marks the end of an era for the company and the Lenoir City community. Further information regarding her specific contributions or any retirement events was not available.
Story summarized from the original created by Pearson Dyslin on www.wsmv.com, see more information here.
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