U-Haul at N. First Street in Nashville Closes after 45 Years

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The U-Haul store at 241 N. 1st St. in Nashville has closed after 45 years, with operations ending on Nov. 1, 2021. Following a tornado in March 2020, which damaged the original building, U-Haul plans to convert the 0.59-acre site into a new self-storage facility. Customers are directed to a nearby location at 1031 Whites Creek Pike for self-move products and services. The closure resulted in the layoff of seven employees. U-Haul continues to support communities with essential services during the ongoing COVID-19 recovery.

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• Plans to convert the closed property into a self-storage facility.
• Customers redirected to a nearby location for continued services.

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• Closure results in the layoff of seven Team Members.

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Nov. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The U-Haul® store at 241 N. 1st St. has closed its doors after 45 years of serving the local community. Operations ceased on Nov. 1.

U-Haul® plans to maintain ownership of the 0.59-acre property and convert the space into a new self-storage facility. The Company had been serving customers out of a trailer since its building was decimated by a March 2020 tornado.

Customers of the former U-Haul location will soon find a full line of self-move products and services just one mile away at U-Haul Moving & Storage of East Nashville at 1031 Whites Creek Pike.

The new East Nashville store will initially offer truck and trailer sharing as well as moving supplies out of a temporary showroom while renovations take place. Customers will soon have access to indoor self-storage with climate-control options, along with numerous other products and services for the DIY mover.

Local U-Haul Companies are always exploring opportunities for growth as they pursue means to better serve the needs of customers, but sometimes find it necessary to close or relocate stores. Reasons for closures can include: long-term strategic plans; physical plant or property limitations; shifts in demographics; trends in migration; expansion of the U-Haul neighborhood dealer network; and proximity to other new or existing U-Haul stores.

As a result of the U-Haul at N. First St. store closing, seven Team Members were let go.

As an essential service provider, U-Haul continues to serve communities during the COVID-19 recovery while offering contactless business programs and enhanced cleaning protocols, including added steps for sanitizing equipment between customer transactions. U-Haul products are used daily by First Responders; delivery companies bringing needed supplies to people's homes; small businesses trying to remain afloat; college students; and many other dependent groups, in addition to the do-it-yourself household mover.

About U-HAUL

Since 1945, U-Haul has been the No. 1 choice of do-it-yourself movers, with a network of more than 23,000 locations across all 50 states and 10 Canadian provinces. U-Haul Truck Share 24/7 offers secure access to U-Haul trucks every hour of every day through the customer dispatch option on their smartphones and our proprietary Live Verify technology. Our customers' patronage has enabled the U-Haul fleet to grow to approximately 176,000 trucks, 126,000 trailers and 46,000 towing devices. U-Haul offers nearly 825,000 rentable storage units and 71.6 million square feet of self-storage space at owned and managed facilities throughout North America. U-Haul is the largest retailer of propane in the U.S., and continues to be the largest installer of permanent trailer hitches in the automotive aftermarket industry. U-Haul has been recognized repeatedly as a leading "Best for Vets" employer and was recently named one of the 15 Healthiest Workplaces in America.

Contact:

Andrea Batchelor
Jeff Lockridge
E-mail: publicrelations@uhaul.com
Phone: 602-263-6981
Website: uhaul.com

 

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FAQ

What is the reason for U-Haul's store closure at N. 1st St. in Nashville?

The U-Haul store closed after 45 years due to long-term strategic plans and physical limitations of the property.

When did U-Haul close its store at 241 N. 1st St., Nashville?

The store ceased operations on November 1, 2021.

What will happen to the U-Haul property after the store closure?

U-Haul plans to convert the site into a new self-storage facility.

Where can customers go for U-Haul services after the store closure?

Customers can find services at U-Haul Moving & Storage of East Nashville, located one mile away.

How many employees were affected by the U-Haul store closure in Nashville?

Seven Team Members were let go as a result of the closure.