12 ft Refrigerated Trailer
Starting from $1,895 / month
The smallest trailer in the lineup. It fits tight lots and loading areas when a small walk-in cooler or freezer goes down.
Brownsville, Tennessee Refrigeration Trailer Rentals
Brownsville is a town in Haywood County, and HHrefrigeration serves it with refrigeration trailer rentals, mobile kitchen rentals, and dishwashing trailers. Service is nationwide, which means Brownsville is covered from your first call.
Brownsville is a city in Haywood County with about 9,386 residents (2023 Census Bureau estimate), and it is the county seat. Customers who rent in a place like this include grocers, restaurants, school and hospital kitchens, hotels, farm and food-processing operations, and community events that draw crowds. Rent for a few days to cover a repair, or lease for months through a renovation, a harvest, a construction project, or a seasonal peak.
Our phone line, (888) 385-5513, answers 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If the need is planned, use the quote form below and tell us where in Brownsville the unit will sit.
Brownsville, TN at a glance
Numbers for Brownsville that matter when planning a rental: how big it is, how spread out it is, and how far the next larger place sits.
Winter storms in Tennessee (December to February) can slow or close roads, so tell us your start date early and we plan the trip with the forecast in mind.
- Place: city in Haywood County, Tennessee.
- Population: 9,386 (2023 Census Bureau estimate), number 7 of 20 Tennessee places on our list.
- Land area: 9.9 square miles, about 952 people per square mile.
- Elevation: about 390 feet.
- Brownsville is the county seat of Haywood County.
- Nearest larger place we list: Memphis, 52 miles southwest.
- Other places we list within 50 miles: 3.
How we plan getting a trailer to Brownsville
Every rental in Brownsville starts with the address, not a warehouse. Here is how a request for Brownsville, TN moves from call to cold storage:
- Call or send the form. Tell us the street address in Brownsville, what failed or what you are planning, and the temperature you need. Emergencies go to (888) 385-5513.
- We match the unit. A 12 ft refrigerated trailer suits tight lots and small kitchens, a 20 ft trailer holds more, and a refrigerated container is for bulk storage over longer jobs.
- Roads that serve Brownsville include I-40, US-70, and US-79. We confirm which approach suits a trailer, how the truck turns onto your site, and whether anything on the last few blocks is posted or restricted.
- Brownsville is about 52 miles northeast of Memphis, Tennessee's largest city on our list. We plan the trip around that distance and the roads between, then confirm timing in your quote.
- We confirm power and placement. The 20 ft trailers list 220V, single phase, 40 to 60 amps with a NEMA plug, so have an electrician confirm your service. Pick a firm, level spot with room for the door to open and for the truck to reach it.
- Delivery and setup. On site, setup takes about 1 hour for a refrigeration unit, plus 4 to 6 hours if a ramp is needed or 5 to 15 minutes for stairs. Delivery timing, servicing, and minimum terms are written into your quote, and an inquiry does not reserve equipment.
Emergency refrigeration support in Brownsville
Emergency support for Brownsville runs through one number, (888) 385-5513, answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Have these details ready:
In Tennessee, calls like this often follow earthquake and drought. After a quake, buildings can be closed for inspection while product is still inside; a refrigerated trailer rental gives operators somewhere cold to relocate it.
For official emergency information in Tennessee, see Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA). We are not an emergency agency; for danger to life, call 911.
- The address in Brownsville (and the Haywood County location if it is outside town limits).
- What failed: a walk-in cooler, a freezer, a compressor, or the power itself.
- How much product is at risk, and whether it must stay at 32°F (cooler) or near -5°F (freezer).
- The power available at the site and whether a truck can reach the spot.
- Keep doors closed until the unit arrives so the product holds its temperature as long as possible.
What drives cold-storage demand around Brownsville
Tennessee has warm, humid summers with moist Gulf air, and highs from the low 80s F in the eastern mountains to the low 90s F in West Tennessee. Winters are cool, with January lows from under 25 F in the far northeast to over 30 F in the southwest, and occasional Arctic outbreaks. The hottest stretch runs june to August, and the coldest december to February. Both extremes put stress on commercial refrigeration in Brownsville.
Brownsville is the Haywood County seat and sits on the southeastern edge of the New Madrid Seismic Zone. Earthquake exposure can cause utility disruption and may drive emergency cold storage needs.
The BlueOval City industrial site (now the Tennessee Truck Plant and a battery plant) lies in Haywood County, about 12 miles from Brownsville. Large industrial sites bring construction crews and workers who need food service.
Earthquake risk in Tennessee (Year-round): West Tennessee, including Memphis and Haywood County, lies on the edge of the New Madrid Seismic Zone, and the Memphis-Arkansas I-55 bridge sits within it. A major quake could disrupt utilities and distribution across the region, which can create demand for emergency cold storage and temporary food service.
Drought risk in Tennessee (Late summer to fall): Droughts are common despite abundant rain; a 2016 drought contributed to the Gatlinburg wildfires, which killed at least 14 people and destroyed more than 1,600 structures. Wildfire evacuations and area closures in tourism towns can disrupt restaurants and lodging and often lead to temporary feeding operations.
A February 1994 ice storm cost about $500 million in damage and cut power to roughly 770,000 utility customers in Tennessee. Widespread ice-related outages can last days and can force food businesses to find temporary cold storage.
Food service and business in Brownsville
The kinds of operations that rent refrigeration in a city like Brownsville are grocers, restaurants, school and hospital kitchens, hotels, farm and food-processing operations, and community events that draw crowds.
Food and drink production is Tennessee's second-largest manufacturing sector, with brands such as Bush's Beans, Jack Daniel's, Little Debbie and Mountain Dew made in the state. Food manufacturers and co-packers often need temporary refrigerated capacity during plant outages, expansions or seasonal peaks.
FedEx runs its global air hub at Memphis International Airport, and the Port of Memphis is the fifth-busiest inland water port in the U.S. A large logistics base means many perishable shipments pass through the state and can be held in temporary refrigerated trailers.
Brownsville customers use refrigeration trailers in three common ways: as emergency cover for a failed walk-in, as extra capacity during a peak (a harvest, a festival, a holiday week), and as temporary cold storage during a renovation. See rental prices for what each unit costs, or how to plan your site before delivery.
Demand also rises around events in Tennessee: Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest and Beale Street Music Festival (May); Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival (June). Large food contests and festivals can create demand for temporary cold storage and warewashing.
Equipment you can rent in Brownsville
Refrigeration is our focus, and Brownsville customers rent the same four units as the rest of Tennessee:
Many Brownsville requests pair cold storage with a mobile kitchen rental or a dishwashing trailer rental, so a facility can cook, serve, and clean up during a repair or renovation.
20 ft Refrigerated Trailer
Starting from $1,895 / month
The workhorse. A 20 ft trailer comes as a 32°F cooler or as a low-temperature freezer configuration, so you can match what failed.
20 ft Refrigerated Container
Starting from $2,995 / month
A stationary cold storage box for bulk product, built for longer projects, seasonal peaks, and renovations.
40 ft Refrigerated Container
Starting from $3,995 / month
The largest cold storage option. It takes pallets and bulk product for food distribution, disaster response, and large facilities.
Requirements for renting a refrigerated trailer in Brownsville
Renting a refrigerated trailer in Brownsville is simple, but a few items decide whether it runs smoothly on the first day.
The Tennessee Department of Health says permanent food establishments must submit plans and specifications before construction or remodeling and be inspected before a permit is issued. Anyone placing a mobile kitchen or dishwashing trailer at a fixed site should check plan review needs with the health department.
State law defines a temporary food service establishment as one operating at a fixed location with an organized temporary event for more than one day and up to fourteen consecutive days. Event kitchens that run longer than 14 days may fall outside the temporary category and need a different permit.
- Customer type: commercial or industrial only (restaurants, grocers, healthcare, schools, hospitality, distributors, government). We do not rent to residential customers.
- Power: 220V, single phase, 40 to 60 amps for the 20 ft trailers, with a NEMA plug. Ask your electrician to confirm the circuit at your Brownsville site before delivery.
- Placement: a firm, level surface with room for the trailer, its door swing, and the delivery truck. Soft ground, steep slopes, and overhead lines are the usual problems.
- Access: send the gate or door width, any low clearances, and the best approach into the property.
- Permission: if you rent the property, get the owner or manager's approval to place a trailer. For food-safety questions, contact Tennessee Department of Health, Environmental Health (Food Service program).
- Paperwork: your quote lists the unit, the rental length, delivery, setup, servicing, and minimum terms. An inquiry does not reserve equipment.
Roads, routes, and access around Brownsville
Highways and routes tied to Brownsville:
Brownsville sits at about 390 feet above sea level.
Nearby places we also serve: Milan (36 miles northeast), Osceola, AR (42 miles west), Lexington (50 miles east), Memphis (52 miles southwest), Holly Springs, MS (57 miles south).
- I-40: Passes south of the city at exits 56 and 60.
- US-70: Bypasses the city.
- US-79: Bypasses the city.
Rental prices for Brownsville at a glance
Rates are the same nationwide. Rentals start from $1,895 / month for a 12 ft trailer, and the price sheet prints a separate rate for 1-6 days, 8-14 days, 15 days to 1 month, and more than 3 months. See every rate. Delivery to Brownsville, setup, servicing, and minimum terms are confirmed in your quote.
More of Tennessee and the Southeast
Brownsville is one of the places we list in Tennessee, and Tennessee is part of our Southeast service area. Browse the Tennessee service area for every city page in the state, or the full service-area map.
Rental terms at a glance
Rentals run by the week or by the month, with short-term and long-term options, and we answer calls 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Setup on site takes about 1 hour for a refrigeration unit and about 5 hours for a kitchen or dishwashing trailer; a ramp adds 4 to 6 hours and stairs add 5 to 15 minutes. GPS tracking is possible on request. Delivery, setup, servicing, and minimum terms are confirmed in your quote, and an inquiry does not reserve equipment.
Cold storage down? Call now.
Emergency refrigeration rentals in Brownsville, TN.
If a walk-in cooler or freezer has stopped holding temperature, call now. Tell us your city and state, what failed, how much product is at risk, and what power is on site. Keep doors closed to hold the cold while we work out the right trailer or container for you.
Brownsville rental questions
Do you rent refrigerated trailers in Brownsville, Tennessee?
Yes. HHrefrigeration rents refrigerated trailers, refrigerated containers, mobile kitchens, and dishwashing trailers to commercial and industrial customers in Brownsville and Haywood County. Call (888) 385-5513 or send the quote form with your address. An inquiry does not reserve equipment; availability, delivery, and terms are confirmed in your quote.
How do I get a trailer if Brownsville is far from a major city?
We plan the delivery from your street address, not from a fixed point on the map. Brownsville is about 52 miles northeast of Memphis, so we confirm the route, the final approach, and the timing with you in the quote.
What power does a refrigerated trailer need in Brownsville?
The 20 ft refrigerated trailers list 220V, single phase, 40 to 60 amps, with a NEMA plug. Have a licensed electrician confirm your service at the Brownsville site before delivery, and send the voltage, phase, and amps with your request.
Who do I contact about food safety rules in Haywood County?
Start with Tennessee Department of Health, Environmental Health (Food Service program) (https://www.tn.gov/health.html). Rules vary by jurisdiction, so check with them before you place temporary refrigeration or a temporary kitchen.
Can I rent a mobile kitchen or dishwashing trailer in Brownsville too?
Yes. When a kitchen is down, we rent mobile kitchens from 24 ft to 40 ft and dishwashing trailers from 22 ft to 38 ft. Many Brownsville customers pair them with a refrigerated trailer so they can cook, serve, and clean up while permanent equipment is repaired.
What should I do before earthquake season in Tennessee?
Know your site's power and placement details, keep our number ((888) 385-5513) handy, and call early if a forecast puts your walk-in at risk. Earthquake risk in Tennessee is highest Year-round.
Sources for local facts
Sources
Local facts on this page come from public sources. Population is the Census Bureau's 2023 estimate.
What to send for a fast quote
- The city and state where the unit will sit
- What failed and how much product is at risk
- Cooler (32°F) or freezer temperature needed
- Power available at the site: voltage, phase, and amps
- Access: gate or door width, surface, and where the unit will be placed
- How long you expect to need it
Prefer to talk? Call (888) 385-5513 any time.