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<center><b><font size=+1>SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION</font></b>
<br><b>Washington, D.C. 20549</b>
<br><b>_______________</b>
<p><b><font size=+1>Form S-8</font></b>
<br>REGISTRATION STATEMENT
<br>UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933
<p><b><font size=+1>AUTOZONE, INC.</font></b>
<br><font size=-1>(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)</font>
<p><b>Nevada&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
62-1482048</b>
<br><font size=-1>(State or other jurisdiction of&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
(I.R.S. Employer</font>
<br><font size=-1>incorporation or organization)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
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Identification No.)</font>
<p><b>123 South Front Street</b>
<br><b>Memphis, Tennessee 38103</b>
<br><font size=-1>(Address of Principal Executive Offices)(Zip Code)</font>
<br>&nbsp;
<p><b>AUTOZONE, INC.</b>
<br><b>SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED</b>
<br><b>1996 STOCK OPTION PLAN</b>
<br><font size=-1>(Full title of the plan)</font>
<br>&nbsp;
<p><b>Harry L. Goldsmith</b>
<br><b>Secretary</b>
<br><b>123 South Front Street</b>
<br><b>Memphis, Tennessee 38103</b>
<br><font size=-1>(Name and address of agent for service of process)</font>
<p><b>(901) 495-6500</b>
<br><font size=-1>(Telephone number, including area code,</font>
<br><font size=-1>of agent for service of process)</font>
<br>&nbsp;
<p><b><font size=-1>CALCULATION OF REGISTRATION FEE</font></b></center>

<center><table BORDER CELLSPACING=2 CELLPADDING=7 WIDTH="638" >
<tr>
<td VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="21%">
<center><b><font size=-1>Title of securities to be registered</font></b></center>
</td>

<td VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="20%">
<center><b><font size=-1>Amount to be</font></b>
<br><b><font size=-1>registered</font></b></center>
</td>

<td VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="20%">
<center><b><font size=-1>Proposed maximum offering price per unit<sup>1</sup></font></b></center>
</td>

<td VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="19%">
<center><b><font size=-1>Proposed maximum aggregate offering price<sup>1</sup></font></b></center>
</td>

<td VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="21%">
<center><b><font size=-1>Amount of</font></b>
<br><b><font size=-1>registration fee</font></b></center>
</td>
</tr>

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<td VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="21%">
<center><font size=-1>Common Stock</font>
<br><font size=-1>$.01 par value</font></center>
</td>

<td VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="20%">
<center><font size=-1>5,000,000</font></center>
</td>

<td VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="20%">
<center><font size=-1>$25.4375</font></center>
</td>

<td VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="19%">
<center><font size=-1>$127,187,500</font></center>
</td>

<td VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="21%">
<center><font size=-1>$35,359</font></center>
</td>
</tr>
</TABLE></center>

<p><sup><font size=-1>1</font></sup>Estimated solely for the purposes of calculating
the amount of the registration fee pursuant to Rule 457(h) on the basis
of the average of the high and low price for shares of the Registrant's
Common Stock as reported on the New York Stock Exchange, Inc. composite
tape on September 28, 1999.
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<p><b>INFORMATION REQUIRED IN THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT</b></center>

<p>The Registration Statement on Form S-8 (No. 333-19561) previously filed
with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 10, 1997, is hereby
incorporated by reference.
<p>On September 21, 1998, the Board of Directors of the Registrant approved
the Second Amended and Restated 1996 Stock Option Plan (the "Plan") which
increased the number of shares of Common Stock, $.01 par value, issuable
under the Plan from 6,000,000 to 11,000,000. The Plan was approved by the
Stockholders of the Registrant on December 17, 1998. This Registration
Statement is being filed to reflect the additional 5,000,000 shares to
be issued under the Plan, as amended and restated.
<br>&nbsp;
<br>&nbsp;
<p><b>Item 8. Exhibits</b>
<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4.1&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
AutoZone, Inc., Second Amended and Restated 1996 Stock Option Plan.
<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Incorporated by reference to Schedule B to the definitive Proxy Statement
dated
<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
October 30, 1998.
<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 5.1&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Opinion of Donald R. Rawlins, Assistant General Counsel of AutoZone, Inc.
<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 23.1&nbsp;&nbsp;
Consent of Ernst &amp; Young LLP.
<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 23.2&nbsp;&nbsp;
Consent of Donald R. Rawlins, Assistant General Counsel of AutoZone, Inc.
<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
(included in the opinion filed as Exhibit 5.1).
<br>&nbsp;
<br>&nbsp;
<br>
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<br><b>SIGNATURES</b></center>

<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Pursuant to the requirements
of the Securities Act of 1933, the registrant certifies that it has reasonable
grounds to believe that it meets all of the requirements for filing on
Form S-8 and has duly caused this Registration Statement to be signed on
its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the City of
Memphis, State of Tennessee, on October 1, 1999.
<br>&nbsp;
<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
AUTOZONE, INC.
<br>&nbsp;
<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
By: <u>/s/ J.C. Adams, Jr.</u>
<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
J.C. Adams, Jr.
<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Chairman, Chief Executive Officer
<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
and Director
<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Pursuant to the requirements
of the Securities Act of 1933, this Registration Statement has been signed
by the following person in the capacities and on the dates indicated:
<br>&nbsp;
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<td VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="33%"><u><font size=-1>Signature</font></u></td>

<td VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="33%"><u><font size=-1>Title</font></u></td>

<td VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="33%"><u><font size=-1>Date</font></u></td>
</tr>

<tr>
<td VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="33%"><u><font size=-1>/s/ J.C. Adams, Jr.&nbsp;</font></u>
<br><font size=-1>J.C. Adams, Jr.</font></td>

<td VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="33%"><font size=-1>Chairman, Chief Executive Officer,
and Director</font>
<br><font size=-1>(Principal Executive Officer)</font></td>

<td VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="33%"><font size=-1>October 1, 1999</font></td>
</tr>

<tr>
<td VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="33%"><u><font size=-1>/s/ Timothy D. Vargo&nbsp;</font></u>
<br><font size=-1>Timothy D. Vargo</font></td>

<td VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="33%"><font size=-1>President, Chief Operating Officer,
and Director</font></td>

<td VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="33%"><font size=-1>October 1, 1999</font></td>
</tr>

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<td VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="33%"><u><font size=-1>/s/ Robert J. Hunt&nbsp;</font></u>
<br><font size=-1>Robert J. Hunt</font></td>

<td VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="33%"><font size=-1>Executive Vice President, Chief
Financial Officer and Director (Principal Financial Officer)</font></td>

<td VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="33%"><font size=-1>October 1, 1999</font></td>
</tr>

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<td VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="33%"><u><font size=-1>/s/ William C. Rhodes, III&nbsp;</font></u>
<br><font size=-1>William C. Rhodes, III</font></td>

<td VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="33%"><font size=-1>Vice President (Principal Accounting
Officer)</font></td>

<td VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="33%"><font size=-1>October 1, 1999</font></td>
</tr>

<tr>
<td VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="33%"><u><font size=-1>/s/ Andrew M. Clarkson&nbsp;</font></u>
<br><font size=-1>Andrew M. Clarkson</font></td>

<td VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="33%"><font size=-1>Director</font></td>

<td VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="33%"><font size=-1>October 1, 1999</font></td>
</tr>

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<td VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="33%"><u><font size=-1>/s/ N. Gerry House&nbsp;</font></u>
<br><font size=-1>N. Gerry House</font></td>

<td VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="33%"><font size=-1>Director</font></td>

<td VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="33%"><font size=-1>October 1, 1999</font></td>
</tr>

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<td VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="33%"><u><font size=-1>/s/ J.R. Hyde, III&nbsp;</font></u>
<br><font size=-1>J.R. Hyde, III</font></td>

<td VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="33%"><font size=-1>Director</font></td>

<td VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="33%"><font size=-1>October 1, 1999</font></td>
</tr>

<tr>
<td VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="33%"><u><font size=-1>/s/ James F. Keegan&nbsp;</font></u>
<br><font size=-1>James F. Keegan</font></td>

<td VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="33%"><font size=-1>Director</font></td>

<td VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="33%"><font size=-1>October 1, 1999</font></td>
</tr>

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<td VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="33%"><u><font size=-1>/s/ Michael W. Michelson&nbsp;</font></u>
<br><font size=-1>Michael W. Michelson</font></td>

<td VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="33%"><font size=-1>Director</font></td>

<td VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="33%"><font size=-1>October 1, 1999</font></td>
</tr>

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<td VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="33%"><u><font size=-1>/s/ Ronald A. Terry&nbsp;</font></u>
<br><font size=-1>Ronald A. Terry</font></td>

<td VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="33%"><font size=-1>Director</font></td>

<td VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="33%"><font size=-1>October 1, 1999</font></td>
</tr>
</TABLE>
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<hr WIDTH="100%">
<p>EXHIBIT INDEX</center>

<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4.1&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
AutoZone, Inc., Second Amended and Restated 1996 Stock Option Plan.
<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Incorporated by reference to Schedule B to the definitive Proxy Statement
dated
<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
October 30, 1998.
<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 5.1&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Opinion of Donald R. Rawlins, Assistant General Counsel of AutoZone, Inc.
<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 23.1&nbsp;&nbsp;
Consent of Ernst &amp; Young LLP.
<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 23.2&nbsp;&nbsp;
Consent of Donald R. Rawlins, Assistant General Counsel of AutoZone, Inc.
<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
(included in the opinion filed as Exhibit 5.1).
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
_______________
Form S-8
REGISTRATION STATEMENT
UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933
AUTOZONE, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Nevada                                        
                                          
              
62-1482048
(State or other jurisdiction of                                  
                                          
                           
(I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization)                                  
                                          
                          
Identification No.)
123 South Front Street
Memphis, Tennessee 38103
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)(Zip Code)
AUTOZONE, INC.
SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED
1996 STOCK OPTION PLAN
(Full title of the plan)
Harry L. Goldsmith
Secretary
123 South Front Street
Memphis, Tennessee 38103
(Name and address of agent for service of process)
(901) 495-6500
(Telephone number, including area code,
of agent for service of process)
CALCULATION OF REGISTRATION FEE
Title of securities to be registered
Amount to be
registered
Proposed maximum offering price per unit
1
Proposed maximum aggregate offering price
1
Amount of
registration fee
Common Stock
$.01 par value
5,000,000
$25.4375
$127,187,500
$35,359
1
Estimated solely for the purposes of calculating
the amount of the registration fee pursuant to Rule 457(h) on the basis
of the average of the high and low price for shares of the Registrant's
Common Stock as reported on the New York Stock Exchange, Inc. composite
tape on September 28, 1999.
INFORMATION REQUIRED IN THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT
The Registration Statement on Form S-8 (No. 333-19561) previously filed
with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 10, 1997, is hereby
incorporated by reference.
On September 21, 1998, the Board of Directors of the Registrant approved
the Second Amended and Restated 1996 Stock Option Plan (the "Plan") which
increased the number of shares of Common Stock, $.01 par value, issuable
under the Plan from 6,000,000 to 11,000,000. The Plan was approved by the
Stockholders of the Registrant on December 17, 1998. This Registration
Statement is being filed to reflect the additional 5,000,000 shares to
be issued under the Plan, as amended and restated.
Item 8. Exhibits
4.1    
AutoZone, Inc., Second Amended and Restated 1996 Stock Option Plan.
Incorporated by reference to Schedule B to the definitive Proxy Statement
dated
October 30, 1998.
5.1    
Opinion of Donald R. Rawlins, Assistant General Counsel of AutoZone, Inc.
23.1  
Consent of Ernst & Young LLP.
23.2  
Consent of Donald R. Rawlins, Assistant General Counsel of AutoZone, Inc.
(included in the opinion filed as Exhibit 5.1).
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements
of the Securities Act of 1933, the registrant certifies that it has reasonable
grounds to believe that it meets all of the requirements for filing on
Form S-8 and has duly caused this Registration Statement to be signed on
its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the City of
Memphis, State of Tennessee, on October 1, 1999.
AUTOZONE, INC.
By:
/s/ J.C. Adams, Jr.
J.C. Adams, Jr.
Chairman, Chief Executive Officer
and Director
Pursuant to the requirements
of the Securities Act of 1933, this Registration Statement has been signed
by the following person in the capacities and on the dates indicated:
Signature
Title
Date
/s/ J.C. Adams, Jr.
J.C. Adams, Jr.
Chairman, Chief Executive Officer,
and Director
(Principal Executive Officer)
October 1, 1999
/s/ Timothy D. Vargo
Timothy D. Vargo
President, Chief Operating Officer,
and Director
October 1, 1999
/s/ Robert J. Hunt
Robert J. Hunt
Executive Vice President, Chief
Financial Officer and Director (Principal Financial Officer)
October 1, 1999
/s/ William C. Rhodes, III
William C. Rhodes, III
Vice President (Principal Accounting
Officer)
October 1, 1999
/s/ Andrew M. Clarkson
Andrew M. Clarkson
Director
October 1, 1999
/s/ N. Gerry House
N. Gerry House
Director
October 1, 1999
/s/ J.R. Hyde, III
J.R. Hyde, III
Director
October 1, 1999
/s/ James F. Keegan
James F. Keegan
Director
October 1, 1999
/s/ Michael W. Michelson
Michael W. Michelson
Director
October 1, 1999
/s/ Ronald A. Terry
Ronald A. Terry
Director
October 1, 1999
EXHIBIT INDEX
4.1     
AutoZone, Inc., Second Amended and Restated 1996 Stock Option Plan.
Incorporated by reference to Schedule B to the definitive Proxy Statement
dated
October 30, 1998.
5.1    
Opinion of Donald R. Rawlins, Assistant General Counsel of AutoZone, Inc.
23.1  
Consent of Ernst & Young LLP.
23.2  
Consent of Donald R. Rawlins, Assistant General Counsel of AutoZone, Inc.
(included in the opinion filed as Exhibit 5.1).