Moving from Alabama to Tennessee
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Birmingham and Nashville it is about 213 miles and about 4 hours; the 16 city pairs we price between the two states run from 88 to 507 miles.
Prices from our published model (last updated ), not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. Carriers: FMCSA Motor Carrier Census, snapshot 2026-09-24. We do not move anyone.
- ~213 miBirmingham → Nashville
- 1–3 daysTypical transit
- $959+2-bedroom, movers
- 16City routes priced
In short
About 9,789 people moved from Alabama to Tennessee in 2024 (Census estimate, ±2,113), and about 11,339 went the other way. Between Birmingham and Nashville it is about 213 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $959 – $1,278 in our model, delivered in 1–3 days. 85 movers based in Alabama hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Alabama to Tennessee
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 9,789 people a year (±2,113), against about 11,339 (±2,639) from Tennessee to Alabama, so Tennessee loses about 1,550 people a year on this exchange. Alabama is the 7th-largest of the 46 states sending people to Tennessee; Tennessee took in about 191,844 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County | Davidson County | 406 ±130 |
| Jefferson County | Shelby County | 284 ±163 |
| Madison County | Davidson County | 277 ±133 |
| Jefferson County | Williamson County | 269 ±176 |
| Madison County | Lincoln County | 252 ±187 |
US Census Bureau: ACS 2024 state-to-state migration and ACS 2016–2020 county-to-county flows; people a year with a 90% margin of error. County names link to their cost guides.
Birmingham to Nashville, the representative route
Each state is represented by its largest city we cover. The map shows that corridor; the table further down prices every city pair between Alabama and Tennessee.
Cost of moving from Alabama to Tennessee
At about 213 miles, full-service movers should land around $959 – $1,278 for a two-bedroom home and $1,102 – $1,470 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $690 – $920; a freight trailer is $460 – $613.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $719 – $959 | $518 – $690 | $345 – $460 |
| 1 bedroom | $863 – $1,150 | $621 – $828 | $414 – $552 |
| 2 bedrooms | $959 – $1,278 | $690 – $920 | $460 – $613 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,102 – $1,470 | $794 – $1,058 | $529 – $705 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,246 – $1,661 | $897 – $1,196 | $598 – $797 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $1,438 – $1,917 | $1,035 – $1,380 | $690 – $920 |
Transport only, for an estimated 213 miles, from our published model: distance × home-size factor × service rate, shown as −10% to +20% around the base figure. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items sit on top. How we price it.
City-to-city routes from Alabama to Tennessee
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 5 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntsville to Chattanooga | ~88 mi | Same day | $435 – $719 | $723 – $1,317 |
| Huntsville to Nashville | ~116 mi | 1–3 days | $522 – $696 | $600 – $800 |
| Birmingham to Chattanooga | ~158 mi | 1–3 days | $711 – $948 | $818 – $1,090 |
| Huntsville to Knoxville | ~201 mi | 1–3 days | $905 – $1,206 | $1,040 – $1,387 |
| Birmingham to Nashville | ~213 mi | 1–3 days | $959 – $1,278 | $1,102 – $1,470 |
| Montgomery to Chattanooga | ~225 mi | 1–3 days | $1,013 – $1,350 | $1,164 – $1,553 |
| Huntsville to Memphis | ~231 mi | 1–3 days | $1,040 – $1,386 | $1,195 – $1,594 |
| Birmingham to Memphis | ~253 mi | 1–3 days | $1,139 – $1,518 | $1,309 – $1,746 |
| Birmingham to Knoxville | ~274 mi | 1–3 days | $1,233 – $1,644 | $1,418 – $1,891 |
| Montgomery to Nashville | ~306 mi | 1–3 days | $1,377 – $1,836 | $1,584 – $2,111 |
| Montgomery to Knoxville | ~330 mi | 1–3 days | $1,485 – $1,980 | $1,708 – $2,277 |
| Montgomery to Memphis | ~335 mi | 1–3 days | $1,508 – $2,010 | $1,734 – $2,311 |
| Mobile to Memphis | ~384 mi | 1–3 days | $1,728 – $2,304 | $1,987 – $2,650 |
| Mobile to Chattanooga | ~397 mi | 1–3 days | $1,787 – $2,382 | $2,054 – $2,739 |
| Mobile to Nashville | ~449 mi | 3–7 days | $2,021 – $2,694 | $2,324 – $3,098 |
| Mobile to Knoxville | ~507 mi | 3–7 days | $2,282 – $3,042 | $2,624 – $3,498 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Alabama
45 of the 85 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 603 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 84 of 349 vehicle inspections (24.1%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 57 of 603 driver inspections (9.5%, against 13.0%). 1 carrier has an acute or critical violation found in an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Covan World-Wide MovingincorporatedMidland City, AL · USDOT 256677 | 138 | 33 of 85 | 6 of 138 |
| Coleman Worldwide Moving LLCMidland City, AL · USDOT 2897746 | 102 | 9 of 68 | 8 of 102 |
| Coleman American Moving Services IncMidland City, AL · USDOT 148986 | 91 | 12 of 41 | 4 of 91 |
| Port City Transfer LLCIrvington, AL · USDOT 3324282 | 41 | 7 of 37 | 1 of 41 |
| E & E Transfer CompanySylacauga, AL · USDOT 3650158 | 37 | 7 of 22 | 3 of 37 |
| McKinney & Sons Transfer LLCLexington, AL · USDOT 1058049 | 28 | 4 of 11 | 3 of 28 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
168 listed household-goods carriers are based in Alabama, 85 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Alabama directory ranks them. At the Tennessee end, 266 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Tennessee, moving costs in Tennessee, or the reverse trip, Tennessee to Alabama. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Alabama
Alabama to Tennessee moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Alabama to Tennessee?
Between the two states' main cities, Birmingham and Nashville, the distance is about 213 miles. From our model that is $959 – $1,278 for a two-bedroom home and $1,102 – $1,470 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $690 – $920 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $460 – $613. Across the 16 city pairs we price between Alabama and Tennessee, distances run from 88 to 507 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Alabama to Tennessee take?
Birmingham to Nashville is about 4 hours. The move itself typically takes 1 to 3 days, because at this distance it usually travels on a dedicated truck, because the corridor is too short to be worth consolidating. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 2 to 4 weeks, 4 to 6 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Alabama to Tennessee?
Yes. A move from Alabama into Tennessee is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 168 listed movers based in Alabama, 85 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Alabama.
What is the cheapest way to move from Alabama to Tennessee?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $460 – $613 for a two-bedroom home over 213 miles against $959 – $1,278 with full-service movers. A container, about $690 – $920, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Alabama to Tennessee each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 9,789 people (±2,113) moved from Alabama to Tennessee that year, against about 11,339 (±2,639) from Tennessee to Alabama. That makes Alabama the 7th-largest source of new residents for Tennessee among the states.