Chattanooga, TN → Nashville, TN · Short-haul move
About 136 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,970–$2,920, delivery in 1–2 days, 241 carriers on the Chattanooga side and 478 in Nashville.
Nashville sits about 136 miles northwest of Chattanooga, so this is an in-state move that most movers classify as a short-haul move.
Because the two cities are close together, most companies quote this move by the hour: a crew of two to four movers plus a truck, with the drive of about 3 h 3 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,970 and $2,920, before packing or storage.
On the Chattanooga side there are 241 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (155 of them authorized for interstate work), and 478 around Nashville (295 interstate). For an in-state move you can book from either end; movers near the origin handle loading and are usually the better first call, while a destination-side company can be useful if you need storage or delivery-day help in Nashville.
Chattanooga has a population of about 194,144 and Nashville about 721,074. The two cities have comparable density (1,272 and 1,449 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,170 | $1,430 | $1,740 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,180 | $1,440 | $1,750 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $1,970 | $2,400 | $2,920 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $3,150 | $3,840 | $4,680 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $4,320 | $5,270 | $6,430 |
$290–$410
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,140–$1,680
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,970–$2,920
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
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Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,170 to $1,740 for a studio, $1,180 to $1,750 for a one-bedroom, $1,970 to $2,920 for a two-bedroom, $3,150 to $4,680 for a three-bedroom and $4,320 to $6,430 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 136 road miles (115 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 3 h 3 min.
Expect a delivery window of 1 to 2 days after pickup. Carriers give a spread rather than a fixed date because long-distance trucks carry several shipments; a dedicated truck or expedited service shortens the window for an extra fee.
No. Because both Chattanooga and Nashville are in Tennessee, this is an intrastate move regulated by the state rather than the FMCSA. Still, choosing a carrier with an active USDOT number is the easiest way to confirm the company is a registered motor carrier with insurance on file.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $290 to $410 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,140 to $1,680. Both save money versus a full-service crew but you do the loading, and container transit can take longer than a mover's delivery window.
Rates are highest in summer and around the last days of any month, when demand peaks. Mid-month, mid-week and winter dates are usually quoted below the standard rate. Booking four to eight weeks ahead gives you the widest choice of carriers on the Chattanooga–Nashville corridor.