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Find walk-in cooler & freezer rentals near you

Cooler Lease is based in Johnson City, Tennessee. We are a regional provider of portable refrigerated trailers and walk-in cooler, freezer, and combination trailer rentals serving Tennessee and surrounding areas. Every request is confirmed by equipment availability, address, site access, power, and timing.

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Tell us where the unit is needed.

We will review the delivery route, requested temperature, product, capacity, access, electrical service and intended rental period.

Priority regional markets

High-demand cold-storage planning areas

These markets create recurring demand for emergency cooler rental, event refrigeration, refrigerated trailer rental, and temporary freezer rental. References to local institutions or attractions identify regional demand drivers only; they do not imply an endorsement, partnership or customer relationship.

Tri-Cities, TN-VA

Johnson City, Kingsport, Bristol, Abingdon and nearby communities support restaurants, hotels, Ballad Health-area foodservice, Eastman Chemical-area industrial projects, ETSU, King University, Rhythm & Roots, race weekends and regional weddings.

Knoxville & East Tennessee

University of Tennessee events, downtown festivals, grocery remodels, restaurant cooler failures, hospitality kitchens, food trucks, BBQ events and construction projects can all require walk-in cooler or freezer rentals.

Asheville & Western North Carolina

Tourism, breweries, farm-to-table restaurants, mountain resorts, wedding venues, flooding recovery, road and bridge projects, caterers, florists and festivals can create urgent or planned mobile cold-storage needs.

Pigeon Forge & Gatlinburg

Smoky Mountain tourism, restaurants, hotel kitchens, Dollywood-area visitor demand, attractions, weddings, foodservice vendors and seasonal events often need temporary refrigerated storage during peak periods.

Charlotte & the Western Carolinas

Charlotte requests are reviewed by availability, route, timing and equipment need, especially for university events, sports, catering, hotel projects, grocery failures, corporate foodservice and regional festivals.

Atlanta special-route review

Atlanta-area projects involving major attractions, sports venues, universities, festivals, hospitality, restaurants or emergency refrigeration failures may be reviewed as special-route opportunities when fleet, schedule and logistics fit.

Local delivery & rental terms

Rent coolers and freezers near you in our regional service area

Looking to rent a walk-in cooler, rent a walk-in freezer, lease temporary cold storage, or price a refrigerated trailer rental near your business or event? Cooler Lease reviews refrigerated trailer delivery to addresses in our regional service area. Choose refrigerated storage, frozen storage, or a combination trailer with separate temperature zones.

Walk-in cooler trailer models include 6 × 12, 6 × 16 and 6 × 24 feet, with special-order sizes available by request. Explore purchase options or request a special-order size. Availability and specifications are confirmed for your project.

Every Cooler Lease rental is planned as generator-ready when the site needs temporary power. Tell us whether utility power, a customer generator, or a rental generator will be used so the written offer can confirm the assigned unit, startup load, fuel responsibility, cable distance and monitoring plan.

We also review modular one-piece roll-off cold storage in 10 × 10, 10 × 20 and 10 × 30 sizes. These modular units include insulated floors and access ramps, with special sizes and configurations available for projects that need more than a standard trailer.

Outdoor modular models require level ground and easy access for a 36-foot flatbed roll-off truck unless another delivery method is approved in writing. Confirm truck route, overhead clearance, surface strength, ramp landing, drainage, security and power before dispatch.

Redundant backup refrigeration

For foodservice, grocery, healthcare support, catering and high-value inventory, ask about redundant models and backup capacity for added peace of mind. A redundant plan can stage a second cooler, freezer, combination unit or separated inventory path when failure exposure needs to be reduced.

Short-term cooler and freezer rentals

Rent temporary cold storage for an event, equipment breakdown, repair, urgent freezer failure, grocery overflow or seasonal peak. Include delivery and pickup dates so we can review equipment, transport, and the rental period.

Long-term rentals and leasing requests

For extended projects, renovations, outdoor modular cold storage, or ongoing extra capacity, ask about long-term walk-in cooler and freezer rental or leasing terms. The written offer confirms the agreement type, duration, pricing, extensions, and delivery arrangements for your site.

Service-area listings describe delivery coverage, not an office or available trailer in every town. Availability, site access, power, and rental terms are confirmed before scheduling.

Build a practical rental plan for our regional service area

Event and catering refrigeration

Combine the venue access schedule, supplier deliveries and public event hours. Include preparation and teardown in the rental period. Identify who approves placement, who controls inventory and who receives the equipment.

Use the event planning guide →

Breakdowns and planned repairs

Share the affected inventory requirements, the expected repair window and the site's power status. Keep product decisions with your responsible manager while equipment availability is reviewed. Plan the transfer back before arranging pickup.

Plan temporary backup refrigeration →

Extended projects and seasonal storage

For a long-term rental or leasing request, give the anticipated period and the milestone that controls its end. Review operating responsibilities, extension notice and return terms. A longer project also needs a current site contact and a clear collection route.

Review extended-rental planning →

What determines your delivery and rental quote?

A useful quote describes the complete job at your actual address in our regional service area. The equipment period, transport, placement and any agreed additional services should be clear before approval. We confirm pricing for the request rather than applying an unverified mileage rate or promising a universal delivery time.

Equipment and inventory
Cooler, freezer or combination configuration; occupied space; handling method; and product requirements.
Delivery and site readiness
Address, entrance, placement permission, ground and access review, electrical requirements, and receiving contact.
Rental period and changes
First stock arrival, final removal, extension requests, collection arrangements, and written change terms.

Comparing a container with a walk-in trailer? Review cold storage container alternatives, chilled-storage requirements and inventory and access planning before selecting a format.

More than just a walk-in cooler rentalCooler Lease Clean & Ready™ Shield

Our 10-Step Sanitation Promise

Every returned refrigerated trailer completes our standardized 10-step cleaning and sanitation process before it is released to the next customer. Clean inside, polished outside—prepared for a five-star presentation at your business, venue or property.

See all 10 sanitation steps