Last updated: August 2026
Moving costs in Nashville, TN
Nashville local moves that stay in Tennessee are billed hourly. Start with All My Sons Nashville branch averages ($754-$990 for a 2-bedroom) and the 6th Man $450 local floor, then get a written estimate for your date.
Tennessee statewide, a local move typically runs $600 to $2,100, with a typical 2-bedroom around $1,350. Nashville city-page band: local $650-$2,200, typical around $1,425; long-distance $2,200-$6,500, typical $4,350. Brentwood is $650-$2,200. Mt. Juliet is $625-$2,150.
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Nashville published totals by home size
Published Nashville totals from All My Sons, 6th Man, and a compiled Bellhop table. Compare them, then get a written estimate for your addresses.
| Home size | All My Sons Nashville | 6th Man floor | Bellhop blog (compiled) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio / 1BR | Studio / 1BR apt 2.8–4.3 hrs $767–$1,006, 2 movers | $450 local floor | Studio $350–$800; 1BR $500–$1,200 |
| 2 bedrooms | 2.7–4.2 hrs $754–$990, 2 movers | — | $800–$2,000 |
| 3 bedrooms | 3.8–5.3 hrs $1,170–$1,536, 3 movers | — | $1,200–$2,800 |
| 4 bedrooms | 8.1–9.6 hrs $2,623–$3,443, 3–4 movers | — | $1,800–$4,000+ |
| Other | Condo $917–$1,203; townhouse $894–$1,174; small office $995–$1,306; storage unit $735–$965 | 2-hour minimum; local ≤50 miles; hourly + travel | FAQ most local $500–$2,500; hourly $120–$350 |
All My Sons: Nashville branch averages. 6th Man: $450 local floor, 2-hour minimum, hourly plus travel, no home-size dollar table. Bellhop blog (2026-07-21): compiled Nashville averages, not Bellhop's tariff.
All My Sons' published 2-bedroom band sits below its published studio/1-bedroom band on that matrix. Those are All My Sons Nashville branch averages.
Tennessee has no official public Intrastate Authority consumer lookup. Nobody is called TDOR-verified.
What a 2-bedroom costs in Nashville
Published 2-bedroom totals for Nashville:
- • All My Sons Nashville branch averages: 2BR $754–$990 (2.7–4.2 hrs, 2 movers) (Nashville page).
- • Bellhop blog compiled (2026-07-21): 2-bedroom apartment $800–$2,000 (Bellhop blog). Compiled — not Bellhop's tariff.
- • 6th Man: local floor $450, 2-hour minimum, no home-size dollar table (FAQ).
- • Moving Company HQ Tennessee: 2 bedrooms $600–$2,100, typical around $1,350, assuming 3 movers and about 7 hours (Tennessee cost hub).
- • MCHQ Nashville city-page band: 2 bedrooms $650–$2,200, typical around $1,425 (Nashville cost hub). Brentwood ($650–$2,200) and Mt. Juliet ($625–$2,150) are separate MCHQ city pages.
Inventory, stairs, elevator waits, curb distance, travel from the warehouse, packing, and peak-weekend demand move the written bill. Get a job-specific written quote.
Tennessee statewide ranges
Moving Company HQ Tennessee estimates from movingcompanyhq.com/moving-costs/tennessee.
- Local typical: $600–$2,100
- Typical 2BR: $1,350
- Long-distance range listed on that hub: $2,100+
| Move size | Crew / hours (MCHQ assumption) | Planning range |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers · ~4 hrs | $300–$1,000 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers · ~5 hrs | $400–$1,425 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers · ~7 hrs | $600–$2,100 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers · ~9 hrs | $925–$3,250 |
| 4 Bedrooms | 4 movers · ~11 hrs | $1,225–$4,300 |
| 5+ Bedrooms | 5 movers · ~13 hrs | $1,650–$5,775 |
Exact quotes depend on inventory, access, date, and services. Tennessee city pages: Nashville, Kingsport, Brentwood, and Mt. Juliet.
Nashville hourly menus
Tennessee in-state movers need TDOR Intrastate Authority (TNTAP) and Form E + Form H cargo for household goods. Official TDOR pages do not mention tariffs.
Nashville Packers and Movers (services): 2-man from $175/hr and 3-man $350/hr with truck, 3-hour minimum on the $350 line — or ask about a written package. Same-page cards: 2-Man Crew $175/hour, Labor Only 3H/M; 3-Man Crew $250/hour. Copy both 3-man figures as printed; the page is internally inconsistent. Quote includes the truck, fuel, moving blankets, dollies, shrink wrap, and a trained crew; disassemble/reassemble beds and standard furniture at no extra charge. $50 OFF mid-week (Tue-Thu), code FLAT50. Starting-from hourly language.
6th Man Movers (Sixth Man Movers Inc) (FAQ; local movers): no public $/hour. Local: hourly labor rate plus flat service/travel fee and drive time; 2-hour minimum; local movers in Nashville cost at least $450. Local defined as 50 miles or less. Clock starts at first-address walk-through; ends after unload and placement. Deposit $100-$500 (hourly) or 10% of total (long-distance flat rate). Prints USDOT 2315850, MC 853001 (matches SAFER).
All My Sons Moving & Storage of Nashville publishes totals (table above), not a public hourly rate (Nashville page). Labeled All My Sons Nashville branch averages. Prints USDOT 825563 / MC 388329 on the authorized-carrier page (matches SAFER).
Hourly planning math (Nashville Packers and Movers)
Using Nashville Packers and Movers published hourly figures from services (2-man $175/hr Labor Only 3H/M card; 3-man $350/hr with truck, 3-hour minimum in the body; 3-man $250/hr on the same-page card):
| Stated hour assumption | Formula | Planning total |
|---|---|---|
| 2 movers, 3-hour minimum (2-man $175 card, Labor Only 3H/M) | $175 × 3 | $525 |
| 3 movers, 3-hour minimum (body $350 with truck) | $350 × 3 | $1,050 |
| 3 movers, 3-hour product (card $250) | $250 × 3 | $750 |
Copy both 3-man products as printed; do not reconcile $350 vs $250. 6th Man has no public $/hour, so there is no 6th Man hourly product here. The Tennessee 2-bedroom table assumes 3 movers and about **7 hours**. An NDOT loading-zone fee, if used, is **$15 per day per vehicle**. That is a city fee, not a mover line.
Long-distance from Nashville
Named-company and compiled figures:
MCHQ Tennessee long-distance range on the statewide hub: $2,100+ (Tennessee hub).
MCHQ Nashville city-page band long-distance moves from Nashville $2,200–$6,500; a 2-bedroom planning figure around $4,350 (Nashville cost hub). Same page lists Nashville→Kingsport (~285 miles, in-state) 2BR $3,200; Nashville→Brentwood (12 miles) 2BR $1,500; Nashville→Mt. Juliet (20 miles) 2BR $1,625.
MoveAdvisor (compiled) (How Much Do Movers Cost in Nashville 2026?, updated 2026-05-08): compiled corridors, not a company tariff. Nashville→Atlanta 1BR $1,892–$4,480, 2BR $2,422–$6,257, 3BR $2,984–$6,610; Nashville→Chicago 1BR $2,438–$4,696, 2BR $3,139–$6,870, 3BR $4,771–$8,418; Nashville→New York City 1BR $3,181–$7,285, 2BR $3,960–$8,218, 3BR $5,488–$9,380.
Daniel's Moving and Logistics blog (compiled) (2026 Nashville market rates): compiled corridors, not Daniel's published hourly menu. Nashville to Chicago $2,850–$9,500; Nashville to New York City $4,820–$12,645; Nashville to Los Angeles $5,980–$21,670.
In-state vs interstate A Nashville local move that never leaves Tennessee is TDOR Intrastate Authority plus TDOSHS 1340-06-01-.13. Murfreesboro, Brentwood, Mt. Juliet, and Kingsport are still Tennessee. If either address is outside Tennessee (for example Kentucky, Alabama, or Georgia), FMCSA Part 375 applies (Protect Your Move).
6th Man quotes long-distance at a flat rate (amount not published). All My Sons Nashville did not publish long-distance dollar corridors.
Tennessee paperwork: Intrastate Authority, estimates, and claims
Before an intrastate Tennessee household-goods job, the mover needs TDOR Motor Carrier Intrastate Authority (apply via TNTAP) plus Form E (bodily injury and property damage) and Form H cargo for household goods (Intrastate Authority; How to Apply). Official TDOR pages do not mention tariffs. Tennessee is not a Massachusetts-style CPCN + filed-tariff regime.
TDOSHS Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1340-06-01-.13 covers estimates, weights, bills of lading, and claims for intrastate household-goods movers (LII reprint). Each bill of lading must show how the estimate was made and the amount. If actual charges exceed the estimate by more than 10% or $25 (whichever is greater), the carrier must notify the shipper before delivery. Written loss/damage claims: acknowledge within 30 calendar days; pay, decline, or make a firm compromise offer within 120 days.
Intrastate cargo insurance minima of $5,000 per vehicle and $10,000 aggregate (1340-06-01-.07) are insurance security, not a released-value rate to the customer. Tennessee does not publish a default cents-per-pound cargo liability for in-state household-goods moves.
Interstate jobs use FMCSA Part 375 (Protect Your Move). Default interstate valuation is Full Value Protection unless waived in writing (49 CFR 375.201). There is no official public Tennessee Intrastate Authority consumer lookup. Nobody is called TDOR-verified. Re-check SAFER and Protect Your Move before hiring.
Nashville scale, meters, and access
Nashville-Davidson metropolitan government (balance): 704,965 residents; 475.6 square miles (Census Reporter, ACS 2024). Metro Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin, TN: 2,151,715 people; 6,301.9 square miles (Census Reporter). Davidson County is 729,505 / 503.5 square miles. Nearby cities with mover pages: Murfreesboro, Brentwood, and Mt. Juliet. Kingsport is about 285 miles.
Meters. Central Parking District (Downtown, SoBro, Gulch) enforcement is 24 hours. Non-CPD zones including Music Row, Edgehill, Midtown, and Hillsboro Village run 6 a.m. to midnight. CPD multi-space rates: $2.00/hr (0–2 hours); $5.00/hr (3–4); $6.00/hr (5+, 10-hour max). Non-CPD: $2.00/hr (0–2); $3.00/hr (3–4); $4.00/hr (5+). Pay stations also cover West End Avenue to 31st Avenue and the Vanderbilt Hospital area (paid parking; enforcement).
Trucks over 18,000 lb. Metro Code 12.40.180 (BL2009-491): parking of trucks more than eighteen thousand pounds gross weight is prohibited on Metro streets except while actually engaged in loading or unloading. BL2025-956 is a 2025 draft; enactment was not confirmed.
Curb rules, college calendars, and summer heat
No dedicated moving-truck permit; NDOT ePermits
Metro has no dedicated moving-truck permit page. Closest official tools: NDOT right-of-way permits through ePermits, applied for at least 2 business days before the start date (NDOT permits, last updated July 14, 2026). Temporary street/lane/loading fees (temporary street closure permits, last updated July 2, 2026): Parking Loading Zone $15 per day per location per vehicle (violation $45); Trailer / Dumpster $10/day, not to exceed $2,000 (violation $30/day); lane, street, bike lane, or sidewalk closure $160 for up to 5 days, +$10 each day after the 5th (triple fee if no prior permit). These fees are published for construction purposes or special events unless noted — they are not labeled “moving truck permit.” On-street space-rental policy 103.001.2025 is Effective TBD; dollar amounts for that rental were not on the PDF — omit a moving-truck $ for it. Contact ndotpermits@nashville.gov; 615-862-8782.
Residential permits and loading zones
Residential Parking Permit: annual $10; visitor $5. Downtown Nashville Residential Parking Permit: annual $25. The residential-permit page does not mention moving trucks. Downtown Temporary Service Business (DTSB) pilot: service vehicles in loading zones up to two hours; $100 initial and $100 annual; “The DTSB permit does not apply to delivery companies.” Not a household-move permit (apply for a parking permit).
COI and freight elevators
No Metropolitan Code section was found that requires a city-issued certificate of insurance or freight-elevator reservation for household-goods movers. Treat COI, freight-elevator windows, and dock rules as building / HOA / property-manager requirements. Ask that property.
University move-in 2026 and downtown events
Vanderbilt: international first-year Aug. 19, 2026; transfer Aug. 21; first-year Aug. 22 (Vanderbilt move-in). Belmont freshman/transfer halls Aug 13–15; returning Aug 14–17; unassisted Aug 18; “We encourage our students to not bring trailers or U-Haul trucks” (Belmont). Lipscomb incoming 8/10 & 8/11; returning 8/15 & 8/16 (Lipscomb housing). TSU first-time freshmen August 11–12, 2026 (TSU). CMA Fest 2026 was June 4–7, 2026 (CMA Fest). Lower Broadway Friday/Saturday night closures (~8 p.m.–2 a.m.) appear in NDOT weekly ROW PDFs. Check the live NDOT closure map on any downtown move day.
Summer heat
NCEI 1991–2020 monthly normals, Nashville International Airport (USW00013897): January max/min 49.1 / 30.1°F; July max/min 90.9 / 70.5°F. NWS Nashville (last updated May 1, 2026): normal mean January 39.6°F, July 80.7°F; annual snowfall normal 4.7 inches (NWS Nashville climate). Heat and humidity change carry time and crew breaks.
Neighborhood questions for your quote
Ask the property; do not treat mover checklists as facts about a specific building.
- Downtown / SoBro: Ask CPD 24/7 meters, loading-zone $15/day/vehicle vs ePermits (2 business days), and whether the truck is over 18,000 lb (banned except while actively loading). Check NDOT weekly ROW PDFs for Lower Broadway Friday/Saturday night closures.
- The Gulch: Ask elevator reservations and loading-dock windows at Gulch high-rises. CPD meters run 24/7. Fox and Little Guys both name Gulch high-rise access as a booking input.
- East Nashville: Ask street width, how far the truck can legally park from the door, and whether the block is a signed residential-permit zone. Little Guys names East Nashville Victorian lots as narrow with limited street parking.
- 12 South / Germantown: Ask brownstone vs walk-up vs elevator, long-carry if the truck cannot park on the block, and HOA/building manager rules. 6th Man and Fox name both neighborhoods.
- Music Row / Hillsboro Village / Midtown: Ask non-CPD meter hours (6 a.m.–midnight) and high-rise elevator reservations. Fox names Midtown high-rises; 6th Man names Midtown/Music Row.
- Vanderbilt / West End / Belmont: Ask university move-in calendars (Vanderbilt Aug 19–22; Belmont Aug 13–18, discourages U-Hauls; Lipscomb Aug 10–16; TSU Aug 11–12) and West End-to-31st pay-station geography. COI and freight elevators are building rules.
- Murfreesboro / Brentwood / Mt. Juliet: Ask how travel time is billed. Compare Murfreesboro, Brentwood, and Mt. Juliet. Kingsport is about 285 miles.
Compare these numbers with a written estimate
A Tennessee in-state mover owes you a written estimate. If actual charges exceed that estimate by more than 10% or $25 (whichever is greater), the carrier must notify you before delivery. Verify the performing carrier on SAFER or FMCSA Protect Your Move. Tennessee has no official public Intrastate Authority consumer lookup; nobody is called TDOR-verified.
See also: Moving costs in Tennessee, movers in Nashville, best movers in Nashville, movers in Murfreesboro, movers in Brentwood, and movers in Mt. Juliet.
Sources
- Moving Company HQ: Moving costs in Tennessee
- Moving Company HQ: Moving costs in Nashville
- All My Sons Nashville
- 6th Man Movers FAQ
- 6th Man Movers local
- Nashville Packers and Movers services
- Bellhop blog — Local Moving Services in Nashville (compiled, 2026-07-21)
- MoveAdvisor Nashville 2026 (compiled)
- Daniel's Moving Nashville 2026 (compiled)
- TDOR Intrastate Authority
- TDOR how to apply (TNTAP, Form E, Form H)
- Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1340-06-01-.13 (LII reprint)
- FMCSA Protect Your Move
- 49 CFR 375.201
- FMCSA Search by State (TN)
- Census Reporter Nashville-Davidson balance
- Census Reporter Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin metro
- NDOT permits (ePermits)
- NDOT temporary street closure permits
- Nashville paid parking
- Nashville parking enforcement
- Apply for a parking permit
- On-Street Space Rental Policy (Effective TBD)
- BL2009-491 (12.40.180)
- Vanderbilt move-in 2026
- Belmont move-in 2026
- Lipscomb housing (Fall 2026 dates)
- TSU move-in 2026
- CMA Fest
- NWS Nashville climate
- NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020
- SAFER USDOT 2315850
- SAFER USDOT 3910544
- SAFER USDOT 825563
- SAFER USDOT 1108883
- SAFER USDOT 1463768
Popular routes from Nashville
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