Nashville Emergency Cold Storage, Walk-In Cooler and Commercial Refrigeration Trailer for Lease
Plan a refrigerated trailer or container for your Nashville project with Cold Storage Container Rental and Facilities. We help Davidson County hospitals, schools, hotels, food-service operators, and public agencies keep stock at temperature through renovations, power outages, and busy events. Call 888 385-5513 for 24/7 support and emergency deployment coordination, and ask about a mobile kitchen or dishwashing trailer for the same site.
- Refrigerated trailer pricing
- Starting at $1,295for a 1–6 day rental
- Estimated delivery window
- 1 to 2 hours
Refrigerated rentals in Nashville, Tennessee.
With about 721,000 residents, Nashville is a city in Davidson County, Tennessee. The city limits take in about 475.6 square miles, or roughly 1,516 residents per square mile. Davidson County has 5 incorporated places, and Nashville is the largest. Nashville ranks 1st in Tennessee by population among 345 incorporated places. Brentwood sits about 12 miles away and Goodlettsville about 12, which helps when a Nashville project reaches into the surrounding area.
Census estimates put the population up about 4.6% since 2020. In Tennessee, Smoky Mountain tourism and music, festival, and event production are regular reasons to rent refrigerated trailers or containers, from Middle Tennessee, East Tennessee and the Smokies, and West Tennessee. Typical Nashville rentals support hospital systems, distribution centers, hotels, food processors, and stadium or convention events. In Tennessee, planning can also need to allow for tornado-season outages and winter ice storms, so we ask Nashville customers about power early. Event calendars in the larger cities and mountain roads in the east are both common planning points. We review those details for each Nashville address.
Call 888 385-5513 to confirm availability in Nashville. Emergency deployment is coordinated 24/7, and the estimated delivery window is 1 to 2 hours, with final timing set in your quote. Refrigerated trailers and containers come in several sizes, and a mobile kitchen or dishwashing trailer can join the Nashville rental when you need it.
Nashville at a glance.
- Population (2025 estimate)
- 721,074
- Change since 2020
- +4.6%
- Land area
- 475.6 square miles
- People per square mile
- 1,516
- Rank in Tennessee
- 1st of 345 incorporated places
- County role
- Most populous of 5 incorporated places in Davidson County
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates and Gazetteer (population, area, rank); Nashville on Wikipedia (elevation, county seat, name origin).
A refrigerated trailer plan for Nashville.
Start with refrigerated capacity, then add the kitchen and dishwashing facilities your site in Davidson County needs.
12ft Refrigerated Trailer
A compact refrigerated trailer option for reviewing temporary ingredient or product storage where a smaller placement footprint is a priority. Confirm the required operating temperature and refrigeration package.
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20ft Refrigerated Trailer
A 20ft refrigerated trailer for temporary stock storage, with separate temperature configurations to match the food or goods being held.
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20ft Refrigerated Container
A container-format cold-storage option for projects comparing the placement, handling, and access of a refrigerated container with a trailer-based storage facility.
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24ft Mobile Kitchen
A compact cooking trailer with a convection oven, griddle, six-burner range, sinks, and reach-in cold storage for restaurant renovations and temporary meal service.
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38ft Mobile Kitchen
A 38ft mobile commercial kitchen trailer with a fryer, convection oven, griddle/oven, six-burner range/oven, sinks, and reach-in refrigeration and freezer storage.
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22-26ft Low Temp Dish Trailer
Low-temperature push-through dishwashing trailers in 22ft, 24ft, and 26ft configurations, with a soil tray, scraping table, three-compartment sink, and handwashing sink.
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Review all 5 refrigerated trailer and container sizes for your Nashville project, with starting prices by rental length. Select a model for its specifications, photographs, and rental details.
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| Model | Format | Temperature options | Power example | Starting price |
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| 12ft Refrigerated Trailer | Refrigerated trailer | Confirm for the assigned 12ft unit | Confirm the assigned unit’s power requirements | Starting at $1,295 for a 1–6 day rental |
| 20ft Refrigerated Trailer | Refrigerated trailer | Separate 32°F, 15°F, and -5°F configurations; confirm the required unit | 220V, single-phase, 40–60A; verify the offered configuration | Starting at $1,495 for a 1–6 day rental |
| 20ft Refrigerated Container | Refrigerated container | Review the selected container's specification | Confirm the assigned unit’s power requirements | Starting at $2,495 for a 1–6 day rental |
| 40ft Refrigerated Container | Refrigerated container | Confirm for the assigned unit | Confirm the assigned unit’s power requirements | Starting at $3,495 for a 1–6 day rental |
| 40ft Refrigerated Container | Refrigerated container | Confirm for the assigned unit | Confirm the assigned unit’s power requirements | Starting at $3,495 for a 1–6 day rental |
Configuration examples shown. Confirm the assigned unit’s temperature range and connections in your quote. Starting prices by rental length are listed on each model page; delivery, setup, taxes, and availability are confirmed separately.
Microburst Damaged Nashville Warehouses and Blocked Interstates
A microburst cut through Nashville on March 25, 2021, leaving damage from Napier across East Nashville and Inglewood. Trees blocked Interstate 40 and Interstate 24 near Fairfield Avenue, and many warehouses and businesses suffered significant roof and exterior damage. Power poles and lines came down along the roughly six-mile corridor, where winds were estimated up to 85 mph. At any affected building containing cold storage, a damaged power connection and an exposed interior could complicate the same recovery effort. The National Weather Service classified the storm as a broad straight-line wind event.
Local background sources
CJ Logistics Plans a Multi-Temperature Warehouse Near Nashville’s Airport
Nashville’s food-logistics market received a new warehouse announcement on July 11, 2023, when CJ Logistics America outlined a 206,000-square-foot facility near the airport. The company planned multiple temperature zones, ranging from refrigerator to freezer conditions, with an opening targeted for early 2024.
Cold storage was the central purpose of the project, positioned along the Interstate 40 corridor to serve local and southeastern distribution needs. CJ Logistics also described transportation services and refrigerated trailers for chilled and frozen commodities, connecting warehouse capacity to delivery operations. The company linked its expansion to demand for frozen food and more frequent shipments, giving the development a clear role in the changing rhythm of grocery and foodservice distribution.
Local background sources
CMA Fest’s Four-Day Program Brings Music and Vendor Service Downtown
Nashville’s CMA Fest scheduled its 2026 show days for June 4–7, with exhibitor preparations beginning earlier in the week. The organizer’s published timetable set load-in for June 3 and identified Fan Fair X at Music City Center as the home of its curated marketplace.
Outside food vendors had a separate application process, which closed in February, placing meal service among the details arranged months before fans arrived. Portable cold storage can be part of that preparation when outdoor vendors need additional chilled space for ingredients. The mix of music-industry exhibitors, independent merchants and food service shows how the festival creates a temporary downtown operation around the performances, with deliveries, setup and public opening times all needing to line up.
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Compare refrigerated trailer and container prices.
Starting prices by rental length for refrigerated equipment and supporting facilities in Nashville, Tennessee. Review the equipment details and project requirements with our team.
| Refrigerated unit | 1–6 days | 8–14 days | 15 days–1 month | More than 3 months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12ft Refrigerated Trailer ↗ | Starting at $1,295 | Starting at $1,595 | Starting at $1,895 | Starting at $1,995 |
| 20ft Refrigerated Trailer ↗ | Starting at $1,495 | Starting at $1,695 | Starting at $1,995 | Starting at $1,895 |
| 20ft Refrigerated Container ↗ | Starting at $2,495 | Starting at $2,495 | Starting at $2,995 | Starting at $2,995 |
| 40ft Refrigerated Container ↗ | Starting at $3,495 | Starting at $3,495 | Starting at $3,995 | Starting at $3,995 |
Supporting facility starting prices
| Supporting facility | 1–6 days | 8–14 days | 15 days–1 month | More than 3 months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24ft Mobile Kitchen ↗ | Starting at $4,995 | Starting at $4,995 | Starting at $4,995 | Starting at $4,995 |
| 28ft Mobile Kitchen ↗ | Starting at $4,995 | Starting at $4,995 | Starting at $4,995 | Starting at $4,995 |
| 38ft Mobile Kitchen ↗ | Starting at $7,995 | Starting at $7,995 | Starting at $8,995 | Starting at $7,995 |
| 40ft Mobile Kitchen ↗ | Starting at $7,995 | Starting at $7,995 | Starting at $9,995 | Starting at $7,995 |
| 22-26ft Low Temp Dish Trailer ↗ | Starting at $4,995 | Starting at $4,995 | Starting at $4,995 | Starting at $4,995 |
| 38ft Low Temp Dish Trailer ↗ | Starting at $4,995 | Starting at $4,995 | Starting at $4,995 | Starting at $4,995 |
| 30ft Conveyor Dishwashing Trailer ↗ | Starting at $7,995 | Starting at $7,995 | Starting at $7,995 | Starting at $6,995 |
Starting prices by rental length. Prices, availability, delivery timing, and equipment details are subject to change and will be confirmed in your final quote.
Need help now? Call 888 385-5513 for 24/7 support and current availability.
Plan around the Nashville address.
A project in Nashville starts with the same practical questions: which functions need to remain available, how the trailer can reach its placement, and how utilities will connect.
- Share the site and storage needs
Send the address, start date, expected rental length, what needs to stay cold, its holding temperature, and the approximate quantity.
- Review the unit and site requirements
We match a refrigerated trailer or container to the product and space, then review power, placement, access, and any mobile kitchen or dishwashing support.
- Confirm the quote and delivery plan
Availability, rental terms, delivery, and setup are confirmed in your quote before the unit is scheduled.
Continue planning across the region.
Compare rental planning pages for other Tennessee cities near Nashville.
- Brentwood12 miles away
- Goodlettsville12 miles away
- Hendersonville14 miles away
- Ashland City15 miles away
- Mount Juliet15 miles away
- La Vergne16 miles away
- Millersville16 miles away
Nashville refrigerated trailer rental FAQs.
How much does a refrigerated trailer rental cost in Nashville?
Refrigerated trailer pricing is starting at $1,295 for a 1–6 day rental for the smallest trailer, and the same starting prices apply to Nashville projects. Every trailer and container has starting prices listed by rental length, from 1–6 days to more than 3 months. Delivery, setup, site work, taxes, and the complete rental term are confirmed in your quote.
How quickly can a refrigerated trailer reach Nashville?
The estimated delivery window to Nashville is 1 to 2 hours. Final timing depends on availability, the route, site access, and your start date, and is confirmed in your quote. For urgent needs, call 888 385-5513 for 24/7 emergency deployment coordination.
Can you also serve Brentwood and other nearby places?
Yes. Places such as Brentwood (about 12 miles), Goodlettsville (about 12 miles), and Hendersonville (about 14 miles) can be planned together with a Nashville rental, and the team can review one project that spans more than one address. Confirm each site's access, power, and dates in your quote.
What if a cooler fails or the power goes out in Nashville?
Call 888 385-5513 any time. Emergency deployment is coordinated 24/7: share the Nashville address, the holding temperature, the quantity of product, and whether power is available, and the team will confirm the quickest workable option. Tennessee sites can face tornado-season outages and winter ice storms, so ask about generator connections before the product is at risk.
Do I need a permit to place a refrigerated trailer in Nashville?
Requirements depend on the exact site and the local jurisdiction, so check with Nashville's town or city office and Davidson County before dispatch. Unit dimensions, electrical needs, and placement details are shared with you to support that conversation, and any required approval stays your responsibility to confirm.
Should I choose a trailer or a container for my Nashville site?
Compare the stock you need to hold, the required temperature, the placement area, and door access. Trailers and containers are separate formats, and a mobile kitchen or dishwashing trailer can be reviewed alongside the refrigerated unit when the site also needs cooking or ware washing.
Keep Nashville cold.
Share your site, dates, and storage needs. We’ll review the refrigerated trailer or container and supporting kitchen and dishwashing plan for your Tennessee project.