MEMPHIS, Tenn., Sept. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, AutoZone, Inc. (NYSE: AZO) celebrated the opening of its 8,000th store, located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, reaffirming its long-standing commitment to providing the best auto parts at the right price.
This milestone highlights 47 years of steady growth for a leading retailer and distributor of automotive parts and accessories, marking AutoZone’s journey from a single store opened on July 4, 1979, in Forrest City, Arkansas, to 8,000 locations across the Americas.
“We are deeply committed to our core purpose of helping customers keep their vehicles on the road through Trustworthy Advice, quality products and exceptional customer service,” said Phil Daniele, President and Chief Executive Officer, Customer Satisfaction, AutoZone. “Achieving this milestone was made possible by the dedication of our incredible AutoZoners, the loyalty of our customers and the trust of the communities we serve.”
The new Murfreesboro store will provide local drivers and commercial businesses with convenient access to thousands of automotive replacement parts and maintenance items. Additionally, AutoZone will proudly offer its signature services at this location, including free battery testing and charging, Fix Finder® diagnostic services and the popular Loan-A-Tool® program.
"Store number 8,000 is not the finish line,” said Daniele. “It reflects nearly five decades of growth driven by staying true to our Pledge and Values, investing in our AutoZoners and remaining focused on serving customers—our greatest opportunities are still ahead."
To celebrate the occasion, AutoZone hosted a grand opening ceremony featuring an official ribbon cutting with AutoZone leaders, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and Senator Marsha Blackburn. First opened in 1979 as Auto Shack by J.R. "Pitt" Hyde III, AutoZone has a long history of Going the Extra Mile for its customers and communities.
About AutoZone (NYSE: AZO)
As of August 29, 2026, AutoZone had 6,863 stores in the U.S., 1,001 in Mexico and 167 in Brazil, for a total store count of 8,031.
AutoZone is a leading retailer and distributor of automotive replacement parts and accessories in the Americas. Each store carries an extensive product line for cars, sport utility vehicles, vans and light duty trucks, including new and remanufactured automotive hard parts, maintenance items, accessories, and non-automotive products. The majority of stores have a Commercial sales program that provides prompt delivery of parts and other products and Commercial credit to local, regional and national repair garages, dealers, service stations, fleet owners and other accounts. AutoZone also sells automotive hard parts, maintenance items, accessories and non-automotive products through www.AutoZone.com, and our Commercial customers can make purchases through www.AutoZonePro.com. Additionally, we sell the ALLDATA brand of automotive diagnostic, repair, collision and shop management software through www.ALLDATA.com. We also provide product information on our Duralast-branded products through www.DuralastParts.com. AutoZone does not derive revenue from automotive repair or installation services.
Contact Information:
Financial: Brian Campbell at (901) 495-7005, Brian.Campbell@AutoZone.com
Media: Jennifer Hughes at (901) 495-6022, Jennifer.Hughes@AutoZone.com