AutoZone started from a single store, opened as Auto Shack by J.R. “Pitt” Hyde III, on July 4, 1979, in Forrest City, Arkansas
Memphis, Tenn.—AutoZone, Inc. celebrated the opening of its 8,000th store, located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, highlights 47 years of steady growth for a leading retailer and distributor of automotive parts and accessories.
AutoZone started from a single store, opened as Auto Shack by J.R. “Pitt” Hyde III, on July 4, 1979, in Forrest City, Arkansas.
“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.
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