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| Staff EditorIf you’re ready to go walking in Memphis, chilling in Chattanooga or put down your roots anywhere else in the Volunteer State, we’ll help you start planning. The Forbes Home team’s list of best moving companies in Tennessee includes options for long-distance, cross-country, international and local moves. We ranked moving companies in this fast-growing state based on our unbiased research and clear metrics.
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International Van Lines
Deposit required
Yes
Service availability
Excellent
Full-service packing
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American Van Lines
Deposit required
Yes
Service availability
Excellent
Full-service packing
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Blvd Moving
Deposit required
Yes
Service availability
Excellent
Full-service packing
Yes
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Mayzlin Relocation
Deposit required
Yes
Service availability
Excellent
Full-service packing
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Key Takeaways
The moving companies International Van Lines and United Van Lines top our best moving companies in Tennessee list. International Van Lines scored 4.6 out of 5 stars when reviewed on attributes like great customer ratings, a streamlined process for quotes and a wide range of available moving services.
We compared the ratings and costs of Tennessee moving companies after completing our research and analysis across criteria including pricing and insurance, services offered, years in business and customer reviews and experiences.
| COMPANY | FORBES HOME RATING | BEST FOR | *ESTIMATE | LEARN MORE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 4.6    | Best Overall | $2,519.00 | From Participating Partners | |
| 4.6 | Best Long Distance Move Value | $5,200.00 | From Participating Partners | |
| 4.5 | Best Local Move Value | $1,040.00 | From Participating Partners | |
| 4.5 | Best Customer Experience | $2,432.50 | From Participating Partners | |
| 4.5 | Best Price Quote Accuracy | $3,951.50 | ||
| 4.4 | Best Claims Process | $3,951.50 | ||
| 4.4 | Best for Flexibility | $5,800.00 | From Participating Partners | |
| 4.4 | Best for Specialized Packing Options | $6,500.00 | From Participating Partners | |
| 4.1  | Best Local Mover for Long-Distance Availability | Inquire With Company | From Participating Partners | |
| 4.1 | Best for Moving in Middle Tennessee | Inquire With Company | From Participating Partners |
Best Overall
Best Overall
International Van Lines
With a score of 4.6, International Van Lines earned our top ranking for moving companies. Founded in Florida in 2000, IVL is a full-service moving company that is capable of going moves of any distance. Even international! That’s thanks to IVL’s partnership with 3,000 carriers throughout the world.
Learn more: International Van Lines review
International Van Lines makes our list in part because of the wide range of services it covers and its competitive pricing.
Why We Like It
International Van Lines maintains solid customer ratings online. We chose it for our best movers in Tennessee list because it’s a full-service mover and broker with transparent fees and a streamlined process for quotes. Incentives IVL offers include refunds up to 48 hours before the move, a free month of storage and vehicle transportation.
What We Don’t Like
International Van Lines uses third-party movers, which can lead to variations in service quality. It also requires a cash or check for final payment and a 25% deposit upfront.
Who It’s Best For
IVL is a great moving option for many different customers. As it’s our overall choice, we think it’s worth reaching out to for most Tenessee moving customers. However, because of its generous cancelation and rescheduling policies, we think it could work particularly well for those who need some flexibility.
We received a quote estimate from International Van Lines for $2,519 plus fees for a local move from Brooklyn, NY to Hoboken, NJ, for a two-bedroom home. We also received a quote estimate of $4,306 plus fees for a longer move from Brooklyn, NY, to Charlotte, NC, for a two-bedroom home.
NOTE: The estimates in this article are examples that cover two specific types of moves and do not represent a national average. To receive an accurate or binding quote, reach out to the company directly and be prepared with a full list of items that you’re moving, or schedule a virtual or in-person evaluation.
Services
International Van Lines has an A+ rating and 3.01 stars out of 5 with the Better Business Bureau (BBB) as of this writing. These are relatively high scores in the moving industry, though it’s worth noting that the company currently lacks accreditation.
Customer reviews generally report high satisfaction with the quality of the service they received, but the company has some unfavorable reviews that cite poor communication and negative experiences working with its subcontractors.
Our Experience With International Van Lines
To really speak to International Van Lines’ process, we used the company’s online quote tools to plan two moves of varying distances. The first step was completing short online prompts. After filling out that form, we got emails with customized IDs to follow up with more inventory information. However, we ultimately only got a quote for the local move we planned, not the long-distance one. If you’re interested in an estimate as a starting point, IVL does have a helpful moving calculator on the website.
Best For Long Distance Move Value
Best For Long Distance Move Value
United Van Lines
With no deposit and free cancellation, United Van Lines is our top pick for long-distance moves. The company has been in business for nearly 100 years and offers a wide variety of customizable services, including junk removal, storage and more. Although quotes aren’t binding, we appreciate that interested customers can get an instant online estimate or you can schedule an in-person appointment.
Learn more: United Van Lines review
United Van Lines is one of our top movers in Tennessee due to its flexibility and the value it provides for long-distance moves.
Why We Like It
We like the sheer number of moving-related services that United Van Lines has to offer. Customers can mix and match the services they need and customize a moving plan to their exact specifications. Moving estimates are easy to obtain online, and the company offers specialty services like storage and computer network installation.
What We Don’t Like
United Van Lines comes up short with a lack of transparent pricing on its website. You’ll have to go through the process of submitting your information and getting a quote to know the true cost of your specific move. Some reviews also mention that the company’s customer service can be unreliable.
Who It’s Best For
United is a great choice for many who are making a long-distance move. It can also be a good option for those who need customized moving services.
United Van Lines offers instant online estimates, although the quotes are not binding. A representative from the company provided Forbes Home a quote estimate of $9,005 for a two-bedroom move from San Diego to Austin, TX, that would take place around June 15, 2024. Our team received an estimate of $5,100 for a one-bedroom move from Brooklyn, NY, to Raleigh, NC during the same timeframe.
NOTE: The estimates in this article are examples that cover two specific moves and do not represent a national average. To receive an accurate or binding quote, reach out to the company directly and be prepared with a full list of items that you’re moving, as well as a virtual or in-person evaluation.
Services
United Van Lines has a mixed reputation online. It holds an A+ rating with the BBB as of this writing but its customer reviews on the site are largely negative and dwell on damaged items and poor customer service quality due to the use of affiliate moving companies. On the other hand, many reviews still cite reasonable pricing and professional representatives. Be sure to look at local reviews when doing your research to get a better idea.
Our Experience with United Van Lines
United Van Lines offers an instant online “Get a Quote” tool that truly does provide a quick price, however that is just an estimate rather than a binding quote. After completing that form, a United Van Lines rep called us and was able to answer more questions about our hypothetical moves from Brooklyn to Charlotte, North Carolina, and from Brooklyn to Hoboken, New Jersey.
Best for Local Move Value
Best for Local Move Value
Atlas Van Lines
Atlas Van Lines offers moving services for all sizes and distances, but truly stands out with excellent value for local moves. Founded more than 75 years ago, the company now offers “SimpliCity,” which is designed to help streamline and simplify the process of moving to a new apartment, condo or small home in a local area. Plus, its quotes are binding, so you won’t be surprised by additional charges to complete the job.
Learn more: Atlas Van Lines review
Atlas Van Lines stands out for its superior local moving services and pricing discounts.
Why We Like It
Atlas Van Lines is well regarded online with a history of positive customer reviews across various ratings platforms. It made our list of top Tennessee moving companies primarily for its local moving value. In addition to great pricing and convenient services like car rentals, it also offers a variety of pricing discounts for AAA members, hotel bookings and more.
What We Don’t Like
Despite generally great reviews, the quality of service that Atlas Van Lines provides may vary by location. The company also only allows customers to make changes to or cancel their moving date penalty-free within the first three days after signing the work order.
Who It’s Best For
Atlas Van Lines is a great national choice for those completing local moves in Tennesee. It’s also an option to consider for AAA members, as Atlas has a special offer. For AAA members moving to a new state, Atlas includes free full-value protection, which is a $600 value.
Atlas Van Lines conducts virtual or in-person assessments before providing a binding quote. The Forbes Homes team received a quote of $1,040 for a two-bedroom move from Brooklyn, NY, to Hoboken, NJ. Atlas gave an estimate of $6,120.78 for a two-bedroom move from Brooklyn, NY, to Charlotte, NC during the same timeframe.
NOTE: The estimates in this article are examples that cover two specific moves and do not represent a national average. To receive an accurate or binding quote, reach out to the company directly and be prepared with a full list of items that you’re moving, as well as a virtual or in-person evaluation.
Services
After decades in business, Atlas Van Lines has earned an A+ rating from the BBB. The company has amassed many positive reviews citing its professional service, great communication, detailed packing and flexibility. However, you can also find some negative reviews from customers who claim to have been overcharged or whose goods ended up damaged or missing after a move.
Our Experience with Atlas Van Lines
We found Atlas Van Lines’ process for providing binding quotes to be the easiest out of all companies we tested. Although the company doesn’t provide instant quotes, it’s still very quick and simple to use the online tool to provide inventory information. We tested this with two moving scenarios—Brooklyn to Charlotte, North Carolina, and Brooklyn to Hoboken, New Jersey—and got fast virtual quotes for both.
Best for Customer Experience
Best for Customer Experience
Bekins
In business for more than 100 years, Bekins continues to make a name for itself with excellent customer service and a range of appealing discounts. Although some services are more limited than with other national competitors we researched, Bekins deserves a look for full-service moves, especially because there is no upfront deposit necessary.
Learn more: Bekins Van Lines review
Bekins has been in business longer than any other moving company in the nation, which earned it serious points in our book.
Why We Like It
We chose Bekins for our list of the best Tennessee moving companies due to its continuously great customer service. The company offers specialty packing services, and for a premium cost, it also has a white-glove option called the Priority Relocation Service. This guarantees last-minute requests, on-time deliveries and availability even during peak moving seasons.
What We Don’t Like
Despite all its perks, Bekins is by no means a perfect company. We docked points due to some customer reviews that mentioned damaged items. The company also doesn’t offer online estimates for local moves, which is inconvenient for those interested in easy comparison shopping.
Who It’s Best For
Bekins is an appealing option for many, including those who don’t want to pay a deposit when booking a move. It can also be a good choice for those looking for company perks like white-glove options and those who value a lengthy time in the business.
Bekins only provides online quotes for moves to new states. For a binding quote, it is best to schedule an in-person or virtual assessment. The Forbes Home team was quoted $2,432.50 for a two-bedroom move from Brooklyn, NY, to Hoboken, NJ. We were quoted $6,425.20 for a two-bedroom move from Brooklyn, NY, to Charlotte, NC during the same timeframe.
NOTE: The estimates in this article are examples that cover two specific moves and do not represent a national average. To receive an accurate or binding quote, reach out to the company directly and be prepared with a full list of items that you’re moving, as well as a virtual or in-person evaluation.
Services
Bekins boasts an A+ rating with the BBB and 4.8 out of 5 stars on Google Maps as of this writing. Positive customer reviews tend to focus on the company’s great communication and the availability of its movers. They also like the discounts Bekins offers for groups like federal employees. Negative reviews typically mention damaged items or scheduling issues they experienced.
Our Experience with Bekins Van Lines
Knowing that Bekins only provides instant quotes for moves to new states, we were still impressed by the process. After requesting quotes for two moves—Brooklyn to Charlotte, North Carolina, and from Brooklyn to Hoboken, New Jersey—a NYC-based agent reached out to get some more details. We then got a detailed rate that outlines expenses such as for the van, movers, travel time and fuel surcharges.
Best for Price Quote Accuracy
Best for Price Quote Accuracy
Allied Van Lines
Operating in all 50 states, Allied Van Lines makes moves of all distances easier with a variety of services, including storage, portable storage containers, furniture assembly and more. Although you can get an online estimate, the best route is to schedule an in-person or virtual assessment to receive a binding quote. These quotes include basic liability coverage, although additional coverage is available too. Discounts are available, including for military members.
Learn more: Allied Van Lines review
Allied Van Lines has many great features, but it stands out thanks to its in-house vehicle shipping services and accurate quotes.
Why We Like It
We appreciate that Allied Van Lines operates its own fleet of vehicle carriers to transport cars, trucks, SUVs, boats, motorcycles and snowmobiles. Customers are able to work directly with Allied representatives to schedule pickups and drop-offs and can choose between open and closed carriers depending on their needs. Allied also operates climate-controlled storage facilities and is otherwise a full-service moving provider.
What We Don’t Like
Allied Van Lines offers accurate price quotes, but its instant quote tool doesn’t work for local moves. The best way to get a quote is to contact the company directly. There is no customer support on weekends and some company reviews report delays with the claims process.
Who It’s Best For
Those who value binding quotes should certainly consider Allied Van Lines. The company can also be a good option for those in Tennessee who will need vehicle shipping services.
Allied Van Lines offers online estimates, but binding quotes are only available after an in-person or virtual assessment. The Forbes Home team received a quote of $3,951.50 for a two-bedroom move from Brooklyn, NY, to Hoboken, NJ. We were quoted $9,445.59 for a two-bedroom move from Brooklyn, NY, to Charlotte, NC during the same timeframe.
NOTE: The estimates in this article are examples that cover two specific moves and do not represent a national average. To receive an accurate or binding quote, reach out to the company directly and be prepared with a full list of items that you’re moving, as well as a virtual or in-person evaluation.
Services
Reviews for Allied Van Lines tend to vary greatly. It has an A+ rating and accreditation with the BBB and 4 stars out of 5 from Consumer Affairs, but only 2.3 out of 5 on Google Maps and 2 out of 5 on Trustpilot. All numbers are accurate as of this writing.
While positive reviews mention the company’s transparent pricing and solid communication, negative reviews tend to cite delays, damaged items and a lack of customer support when they need it.
Our Experience with Allied Van Lines
In our experience, Allied Van Lines did not have the best follow-through after we inquired about quotes. We reached out for pricing information on three moving scenarios, including two long-distance moves and one local move from Fort Lauderdale to Miami, Florida. We quickly received quotes for the long-distance moves, but never heard about the short-distance one. We recommend reaching out to representatives by phone for more help.
Best Claims Process
Best Claims Process
North American Van Lines
North American Van Lines provides binding quotes after assessments and offers a variety of moving services, including storage, vehicle shipping and more. We also found discounts for corporate relocations, plus customer service is available around the clock. North American Van Lines and Allied Van Lines are both owned by Sirva, so many parts of the experience are comparable.
North American Van Lines stands out with a simple claims process that highlights its integrity as a moving company.
Why We Like It
North American Van Lines offers its customers a number of benefits, including optional binding estimates and not-to-exceed pricing, an in-house truck fleet, simple online claims and customizable insurance packages. It’s known for great customer service and resources such as budget-planning services, moving checklists, how-to videos, discount programs and more.
What We Don’t Like
Despite its reach as a company, North American Van Lines still relies on broker moves in some regions. Storage is also not universally available. The company also has a restrictive cancellation policy with a three-day requirement following the work order in order to receive a refund.
Who It’s Best For
We think North American Van Lines will be a great option for those in Tennessee who value a transparent and simple claims process, as well as those who don’t mind working with a broker.
North American Van Lines provides binding quotes after an in-person or virtual assessment. The Forbes Home team was quoted $3,951.50 for a two-bedroom move from Brooklyn, NY, to Hoboken, NJ. We were quoted $9,445.59 for a two-bedroom move from Brooklyn, NY, to Charlotte, NC during the same timeframe.
NOTE: The estimates in this article are examples that cover two specific moves and do not represent a national average. To receive an accurate or binding quote, reach out to the company directly and be prepared with a full list of items that you’re moving, as well as a virtual or in-person evaluation.
Services
Aside from an A+ rating and accreditation with the BBB, North American Van Lines has lackluster ratings across multiple review websites. Negative reviews usually focus on the company’s higher-than average pricing and time-consuming process for quotes. However, customers who have had positive experiences enjoyed the company’s customizable moving services, full-value item protection and round-the-clock service.
Our Experience with North American Van Lines
North American Van lines only provides full quotes after conducting virtual in-home estimates, so we weren’t able to see the process through for our hypothetical scenarios. However, some team members were successful in getting pricing details by calling North American Van Lines. For more general pricing information, there are helpful checklists and details on the company’s website.
Best for Flexibility
Best for Flexibility
Mayflower Transit
A great option for long-distance moves, Mayflower Transit is available in every state other than Hawaii, making moves to and from Tennessee simple. In business for nearly 100 years, the company excels by offering services that make moves less stressful, such as debris removal and move-out cleaning. Mayflower also offers free cancellations up to 24 hours before the scheduled pick-up, which is excellent by industry standards. The company is now owned and operated by UniGroup, which also owns United Van Lines.
Mayflower Transit excels when it comes to positive reviews, lack of a deposit requirement and a generous cancellation policy.
Why We Like It
Mayflower Transit made our list because of its excellent customer service and binding quote options. The company can assist Tennesseans with fully customizable long-distance, interstate and military moves without a deposit.
What We Don’t Like
Mayflower Transit suffers from negative customer reviews, which point out the company’s lengthy price-quoting process due to the need for in-home or virtual tours. The company also doesn’t offer local moves in all areas and there are inconsistencies in its service across different regions.
Who It’s Best For
Mayflower is best for those performing long-distance moves who need a bit of flexibility. The company offers free cancellation and add-on services that many customers will appreciate.
Mayflower Transit does not offer online quotes, but does provide binding quotes after in-person or virtual assessments. The Forbes Home team was quoted $5,800 for a two-bedroom move from Brooklyn, NY, to Hoboken, NJ, although it’s important to note the company’s local moving services are limited. We were quoted $6,500 for a two-bedroom move from Brooklyn, NY, to Charlotte, NC during the same timeframe.
NOTE: The estimates in this article are examples that cover two specific moves and do not represent a national average. To receive an accurate or binding quote, reach out to the company directly and be prepared with a full list of items that you’re moving, as well as a virtual or in-person evaluation.
Services
Reviews from Mayflower Transit customers vary across Google Maps, Trustpilot and other platforms. Those expressing positive sentiments focus on the company’s insurance options, binding quotes and the human live chat option available for support on its website. On the other hand, negative reviews often mention that it’s difficult to get a quote online and that the company doesn’t participate in price matching.
Our Experience with Mayflower Transit
It’s quick and easy to get estimates for moves with the quote page on Mayflower’s website. But, for a more detailed quote, interested customers need to go through with a virtual home assessment. We weren’t able to go through the full process for our hypothetical moves.
Best for Specialized Packing Options
Best for Specialized Packing Options
JK Moving
JK Moving’s commitment to excellent customer services is apparent from its process and customer reviews. Although more expensive than many companies we reviewed, JK Moving offers some premium services, including boxless moving (with crates) and white-glove services. The company also helps connect customers with financing, if needed. JK Moving is available nationwide for long-distance moves, but only offers local moves in the Washington D.C. area.
JK Moving offers a range of specialized packing options, including a high-end white-glove service.
Why We Like It
JK Moving made our list of top Tennessee movers thanks to its financing options and high-quality packing services. The company offers 0% financing for qualified customers through a partnership with Enhancify. Its expert packing staff is trained in a furnished two-story home located on the company headquarters, where they learn to handle valuables like sculptures, antiques, wine and more.
What We Don’t Like
JK Moving is not ideal for local moves in Tennessee or those moving on a budget. Its pricing is not as competitive as the other companies on this list, and it doesn’t offer refunds on deposits. You can also expect a long quote process when working with JK Moving.
Who It’s Best For
Customers looking for long-distance moves to or from Tenessee can find great service through JK Moving. Those seeking out premium or environmentally conscious services may favor JK moving as well.
JK Moving does not offer an instant online quote. Customers can receive a quote after an in-person or virtual assessment. The Forbes Home team was quoted $7,500 for a two-bedroom move from Brooklyn, NY, to Hoboken, NJ, although it’s important to note the company’s local moving services are limited. We were quoted $8,400 for a two-bedroom move from Brooklyn, NY, to Charlotte, NC during the same timeframe.
NOTE: The estimates in this article are examples that cover two specific moves and do not represent a national average. To receive an accurate or binding quote, reach out to the company directly and be prepared with a full list of items that you’re moving, as well as a virtual or in-person evaluation.
Services
JK Moving enjoys relatively high ratings across most online review websites. It has an A+ rating and accreditation from the BBB, 3.8 out of 5 stars from Consumer Affairs, 3.6 out of 5 on Trustpilot, and 4.9 out of 5 on Google Maps. All data is accurate as of this writing.
Its many positive reviews detail its round-the-clock live support and user-friendly mobile app. Meanwhile, negative reviews cite its lack of binding quotes or online quote process and its higher-than-average prices and limited insurance options.
Our Experience with JK Movin
Interested customers can submit basic information on JK Moving’s website. That triggers a call from a representative who will get more information about the moving plans. For a quote, customers need to complete a virtual home assessment, which we weren’t able to do for our hypothetical scenarios.
Best Local Company for Long-Distance Availability
Best Local Company for Long-Distance Availability
Big League Movers
With great customer reviews, Big League Movers makes quite an impression with its promise to offer “major league service.” Based in Memphis, the company is fully licensed, bonded, insured and BBB accredited. Big League offers moving services for all distances and sizes, including speciality item moving.
Big League Movers offers professional moving services at the caliber of many national providers while maintaining a local touch.
Why We Like It
We like the company’s comprehensive approach to moving in the Memphis metro area. It employs a team of licensed, professional movers with the specialized training, tools and experience to move large, fragile items such as pianos.
What We Don’t Like
Big League Movers charges higher-than-average prices, especially for a locally based mover. The company has amassed many positive reviews, but still fumbles from time to time when it comes to communication and scheduling, according to reviews.
Who It’s Best For
Big League Movers is our recommendation for a locally owned and operated moving company that offers long-distance moves regionally.
Big League Movers provides an estimate after conducting a free in-home assessment. The moving price is based on a one-time service fee plus an hourly rate. Some special circumstances fees may be applied, but will be discussed during the initial consultation.
Services
Big League Movers has an A+ rating with the BBBu and has an average rating of 4.53 out of 5 from 93 customer reviews. On Google Maps, the company has an average 4.9 rating from 3,328 reviews. While most reviews cite positive service, there is some critical feedback, as with all moving companies. Customers report issues such as poor communication throughout the moving process, long moving times and higher-than-average pricing.
Our Experience With Big League Movers
Big League Movers has an extremely thorough website. Its services are broken out by page with a list of benefits for each. There are also pages dedicated to introducing the company’s staff and their involvement in the community as well as a resource section to read moving tips and customer reviews. On the home page, we were able to submit basic contact information to receive a free quote from the company.
Best for Moving in Middle Tenessee
Best for Moving in Middle Tenessee
Alpha Moving & Storage
Based in Clarksville, Alpha Moving and Storage services all of Tennessee with limited long-distance moving available. Although information on the company’s website is minimal and you’ll need to reach out for a free quote or to get questions answered, the excellent customer reviews are not to be overlooked.
Alpha Moving & Storage offers local and long-distance moves and is a great alternative for those in the greater Clarksville area who want to work with a Tennessee-based mover.
Why We Like It
Although it’s a smaller, locally based mover Alpha Moving & Storage makes our list of top movers in Tennessee due to its reliable reputation and record of high customer satisfaction. It stands out with comprehensive packing, unpacking, crating and moving services. No deposit is required.
What We Don’t Like
Alpha Moving & Storage could improve its website significantly. It doesn’t list many specifics, and there is no option for instant quotes. You’ll need to contact the company directly for terms, conditions, pricing and more.
Who It’s Best For
Those making a local move in Tenessee should strongly consider researching Alpha Moving & Storage. Those who value local knowledge and high customer satisfaction will likely want to obtain a quote from the company.
Interested customers can request a quote by filling out an online form on Alpha Moving and Storage’s website.
Services
Alpha has an A+ rating with the BBB and has been accredited since 2019. On Google Maps, the company has an average 4.9 rating from 288 reviews. Positive reviews describe the company’s movers as respectful and hard-working, while negative reviews cite delays or no-shows when it came to scheduled service. It’s worth noting that its positive reviews far outweigh its criticisms.
Our Experience With Alpha Moving & Storage
Visiting the company website yields very little in terms of specific info. Several generic services are listed without pricing. There is, however, the option to schedule a free moving estimate to receive a quote. We were able to select an available day and time from the company’s schedule and submit basic contact information, after which it promises to send a representative to your home to evaluate your moving needs.
Choosing a moving company is a personalized experience, as one Tenessee moving company may work best for your move and another may work for your neighbor. Keeping certain factors in mind, like the ones below, can help you narrow down companies during your research.
There is no sense getting your heart set on a mover if you can’t afford that company. However, if you haven’t moved in a while, determining a budget outright can be tough. While it’s wise to have a sense of how much you can afford, the best way to cement your budget is to get estimates from several companies and see which is closest to what you’re comfortable paying.
If you’re moving from Tennessee to California, you’ll want to choose a move capable of servicing that long-distance move. If you’re just moving from one side of Nashville to another, you’ll want a company that performs local moves in that area.
Knowing which category your move falls into can help you narrow down the companies and choose which is best equipped to handle your move.
After you have a list of companies you’re interested in, take a look at their online reviews and ask around to anyone who has used them before. Sure, it can be tempting to go with the cheapest moving company, but if it has a low score on sites like Yelp and Google, it may be worth reconsidering.
Additionally, try to seek out reviews from local Tenessee movers like you. As many companies can use third-party movers or use different crews in different states, services can vary greatly by location.
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Hourly moving cost rates range from $150 to $330 an hour in Tennessee, depending on the number of rooms involved with the move. Fewer rooms involved will see lower rates while bigger moves have increased costs because they can require two or more movers. Your rate can also change based on specialty items, time of year and other factors, which we’ll go over below.
The following factors can impact how much your Tennessee moving company charges for their services:
Professional moving companies are regulated. Depending on the distance of your move, you should have protections from the state of Tennessee or, if you are moving across state lines, the federal government. In Tennessee, no local license is required to perform local moves and there are fewer regulations than in most other states. Complaints can be filed with the Tennessee division of Consumer Affairs.
Reputable interstate moving companies should be registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and should have a USDOT number. The companies should also provide information on your rights. The U.S. Department of Transportation regulates interstate moves, but questions or concerns should go to the Federal Highway Administration.
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Forbes Home surveyed 2,000 people nationwide in 2022 to evaluate moving trends across the country and at state levels.
In the Southeast, the leading reason people would consider moving was financial reasons or a better standard of living (40%).
Preparing for a move to Tennessee or within Tennessee isn’t always easy, but with a little bit of preparation, you can make things easier. Here are our top tips to ease moving stress and get organized.
Getting organized early can help you save time later. Create a checklist of everything you need to complete before moving day, ideally with proposed deadlines. Keep it handy so it’s top of mind and remember to add and check things off as they come up.
Some examples to add to your moving checklist include booking movers, buying packing supplies, booking hotels if needed and creating a move-in bag of first-night essentials.
Packing is not really anyone’s favorite activity, but it becomes even harder if your home is messy and filled with things you don’t want to bring with you. Additionally, the more things you get rid of, the quicker your move will be.
Set aside time weeks before your move if possible to declutter each room one by one before packing. Donate items, toss them or sell them as appropriate.
Unless you’re having movers pack for you, you’ll want to purchase plenty of moving supplies well ahead of time. These supplies should include boxes, tape, bubble wrap, paper and more. Be sure to budget for these too, as they can add up. Many local organizations may be able to help you find cheap or free moving boxes, so be sure to research that.
You’ll want to avoid throwing random things into boxes, as this just creates a headache on move-in day and the days that follow. Carefully pack boxes by room, ensuring that fragile items are secured and boxes are marked appropriately. Not only will this help you, but it can help movers operate more quickly.
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We developed our list of the best moving companies in Tennessee by first identifying competitors that met basic criteria such as licensing, insurance and legal registration. We reviewed the 52 most widely available companies from that list and scored them all based on 78 different attributes. Each company’s rating is determined by evaluating a variety of metrics like customer ratings and sentiments, nationwide availability, services and more.
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Moving companies should show their insurance and Department of Transportation identification on their websites so you can see if your moving company is reputable to avoid moving scams. Most put that information near the bottom of their websites. You can also search for them on the department’s database and read customer reviews.
Movers typically get busier during the weekend and moving during the week can sometimes result in savings. Moving during off-peak months can also help reduce costs. Some movers might charge the same rate every day of the week, though.
Depending on the size of your move and your comfortability with DIY moving, it may be worth it to hire movers in Tennessee. Moving can create stress and a moving company can take some of the stress out of it by handling the logistics of your move. A moving company can also help move your delicate items carefully to prevent any damage.
Full-service movers pack and unpack you while self-service movers allow you to pack yourself, which can save you on moving costs. Self-service movers can haul your stuff to your new home or haul a container that you’ve packed.
As a writer for Forbes Home since 2021, Emily specializes in writing about home warranties, solar installations, car transportation and moving companies. With a background in journalism and experience as a three-time homeowner, Emily uses deep research and insights to cover a variety of topics.
Nick has seven years of experience in the home improvement industry. He started his career marketing for dozens of flooring providers and related home services across North America. Today, he is a freelance writer and regular contributor to several publications specializing in home topics. Nick’s work includes DIY guides, informational articles and financial content, all of which aim to demystify unfamiliar subjects for homeowners and build their confidence.
Kristin is a lead editor at Forbes Home and has nearly a decade of professional experience as a writer and editor. She's previously worked at sites like Talking Points Memo, Insider, Delish, Angi and HomeAdvisor. She has a passion for lifestyle topics and has extensive experience researching and reporting on topics that will help make your house a home.
