AutoZone to Hold Stockholders' Meeting December 16, 2009

Dec 11, 2009

MEMPHIS, Tenn., Dec 11, 2009 (GlobeNewswire via COMTEX) -- AutoZone, Inc. (NYSE:AZO), today announced it will hold its Annual Meeting of Stockholders on December 16, 2009, at the J.R. Hyde III Store Support Center in Memphis, Tennessee. The meeting will begin at 9:30 a.m. (EST). Additionally, this event will be webcast and can be accessed, along with supporting slides, at AutoZone's website at www.autozoneinc.com.

About AutoZone:

As of November 21, 2009, AutoZone sells auto and light truck parts, chemicals and accessories through 4,265 AutoZone stores in 48 U.S. states plus the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico and 193 stores in Mexico. AutoZone is the leading retailer and a leading distributor of automotive replacement parts and accessories in the United States.

AutoZone is the leading retailer and a leading distributor of automotive replacement parts and accessories in the United States. Each store carries an extensive product line for cars, sport utility vehicles, vans and light trucks, including new and remanufactured automotive hard parts, maintenance items, accessories, and non-automotive products. Many stores also have a commercial sales program that provides commercial credit and prompt delivery of parts and other products to local, regional and national repair garages, dealers, and service stations. AutoZone also sells the ALLDATA brand diagnostic and repair software. On the web, AutoZone sells diagnostic and repair information, and auto and light truck parts through www.autozone.com. AutoZone does not derive revenue from automotive repair or installation.

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SOURCE: AutoZone, Inc.

CONTACT:

AutoZone, Inc.

Media:

Ray Pohlman

901 495-7962

ray.pohlman@autozone.com

Financial:

Brian Campbell

901 495-7005

brian.campbell@autozone.com