AutoZone to Release Fourth Quarter Earnings on September 21

MEMPHIS, Tenn., Sept. 14 -- AutoZone, Inc. , the nation's leading auto parts retailer, will release results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended August 28, 2004, after the market closes on Tuesday, September 21, 2004. Additionally, the Company will host a one hour conference call on Tuesday, September 21, 2004, beginning at 5:00 p.m. (EDT), to discuss the results of the quarter.

This call is being webcast and can be accessed, along with supporting slides, at AutoZone's website at http://www.autozoneinc.com/ . Investors may also listen to the call via the phone by dialing (210) 234-0004. In addition, a telephone replay will be available by dialing (402) 220-4124 through Tuesday, September 28, 2004 at 11:59 p.m. (EDT).

About AutoZone:

As of May 8, 2004, the Company had 3,337 stores in 48 states plus the District of Columbia in the U.S. and 60 stores in Mexico. AutoZone is the nation's leading retailer of automotive parts and accessories. 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 domestic 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 http://www.autozone.com/ . AutoZone does not derive revenue from automotive repair or installation.