since 1963, ingles markets, inc. has been western north carolina's leading local supermarket. ingles is a publicly held, locally owned company with over 200 retail locations operating in 6 southeastern states including alabama, georgia, tennessee, virginia, and the carolinas. mr. ingle’s commitment to our associates, customers, and communities has been our guiding force. our dedicated workforce has risen to the challenge of meeting our goals, today, and as we proceed into the future. our company standard couples old-fashioned values with progressive vision.