AutoZone to Hold Stockholders' Meeting December 16

MEMPHIS, Tenn., Dec. 9, 2004 -- AutoZone , the nation's leading auto parts retailer, will hold its Annual Meeting of Stockholders on December 16, 2004 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 http://www.autozoneinc.com/ .

About AutoZone:

As of November 20, 2004, the Company had 3,448 stores in 48 states plus the District of Columbia in the U.S. and 64 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.