AutoZone, Inc. recently opened its 8,000th store, located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
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 also 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.
