MEMPHIS, Tenn., Nov. 21, 2008 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AutoZone, Inc. (NYSE:AZO), today announced it will hold its Annual Meeting of Stockholders on December 17, 2008, 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 August 30, 2008, AutoZone sells auto and light truck parts, chemicals and accessories through 4,092 AutoZone stores in 48 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico in the U.S. and 148 stores in Mexico.

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.

CONTACT:  AutoZone, Inc.
          Media:
          Ray Pohlman
            901-495-7962
            ray.pohlman@autozone.com
          Financial:
          Brian Campbell
            901-495-7005
            brian.campbell@autozone.com