South · 6.9 million residents · capital Nashville

Moving Companies in Tennessee

7 cities, 1,939 FMCSA-registered household-goods carriers and routes from Tennessee to every other state.

7city hubs
1,939registered carriers
1,272interstate authority
$125/htypical two-mover rate

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Tennessee has a population of about 6.9 million and 7 cities covered on this platform, led by Nashville, Memphis, Knoxville. Across those cities we track 1,939 FMCSA-registered household-goods carriers, 1,272 of them authorized for interstate moves.

Labor costs in Tennessee run close to the national average, which is reflected in the local hourly rates and long-distance estimates on each city page. Tennessee does not levy a state income tax on wages, a common motivation for moving in. The state belongs to the South region; the state capital is Nashville.

Movers by city in Tennessee

Nashville 478 movers · 295 interstate · pop. 721,074 Route
Memphis 534 movers · 397 interstate · pop. 609,647 Route
Knoxville 229 movers · 129 interstate · pop. 202,021 Route
Chattanooga 241 movers · 155 interstate · pop. 194,144 Route
Clarksville 82 movers · 55 interstate · pop. 188,829 Route
Murfreesboro 282 movers · 182 interstate · pop. 171,178 Route
Johnson City 93 movers · 59 interstate · pop. 74,000 Route

Hover a city to highlight it; click a pin to open the hub. Map data © Google.

Typical moving costs in Tennessee

Local moves within a Tennessee metro area
Home size	Crew	Hours	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2 movers	3–5 h	$520	$630	$770
1 Bedroom	2 movers	4–6 h	$620	$760	$920
2 Bedrooms	3 movers	5–8 h	$1,010	$1,240	$1,510
3 Bedrooms	4 movers	7–10 h	$1,600	$1,950	$2,380
4+ Bedrooms	5 movers	9–13 h	$2,430	$2,960	$3,610

Interstate moves of about 1,000 miles from Tennessee
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,760	$2,140	$2,610
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,630	$3,210	$3,920
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$4,390	$5,360	$6,530
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$7,030	$8,570	$10,450
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$9,660	$11,780	$14,370

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Frequently asked questions

How much do movers cost in Tennessee?

Local movers in Tennessee typically charge $125 to $210 per hour depending on crew size. A two-bedroom local move usually totals $1,010 to $1,510; a 1,000-mile interstate move of the same home runs $4,390 to $6,530.

Which Tennessee cities have the most moving companies?

On this platform Memphis (534), Nashville (478), Murfreesboro (282), Chattanooga (241), Knoxville (229) lead the state by number of FMCSA-registered household-goods carriers.

Do I need a licensed mover for a move within Tennessee?

Moves that stay inside Tennessee are regulated by the state rather than the FMCSA. Most states require intrastate movers to hold a state permit or registration in addition to a USDOT number; the company cards on each city page show the USDOT number so you can verify it.