Moving from Arkansas to Tennessee
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Little Rock and Nashville it is about 379 miles and about 7 hours; the 8 city pairs we price between the two states run from 151 to 667 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.
- ~379 miLittle Rock → Nashville
- 1–3 daysTypical transit
- $1,706+2-bedroom, movers
- 8City routes priced
In short
About 3,503 people moved from Arkansas to Tennessee in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,498), and about 2,579 went the other way. Between Little Rock and Nashville it is about 379 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $1,706 – $2,274 in our model, delivered in 1–3 days. 39 movers based in Arkansas hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Arkansas to Tennessee
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 3,503 people a year (±1,498), against about 2,579 (±1,147) from Tennessee to Arkansas, so Tennessee gains about 924 people a year on this exchange. Arkansas is the 18th-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Crittenden County | Shelby County | 1,270 ±538 |
| Craighead County | Shelby County | 322 ±252 |
| Pulaski County | Shelby County | 305 ±195 |
| Washington County | Sevier County | 259 ±296* |
| Greene County | Shelby County | 195 ±198* |
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. * Margin as large as the estimate.
Little Rock 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 Arkansas and Tennessee.
Cost of moving from Arkansas to Tennessee
At about 379 miles, full-service movers should land around $1,706 – $2,274 for a two-bedroom home and $1,961 – $2,615 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $1,228 – $1,637; a freight trailer is $819 – $1,092.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,279 – $1,706 | $921 – $1,228 | $614 – $819 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,535 – $2,047 | $1,105 – $1,474 | $737 – $982 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,706 – $2,274 | $1,228 – $1,637 | $819 – $1,092 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,961 – $2,615 | $1,412 – $1,883 | $941 – $1,255 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,217 – $2,956 | $1,596 – $2,128 | $1,064 – $1,419 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $2,558 – $3,411 | $1,842 – $2,456 | $1,228 – $1,637 |
Transport only, for an estimated 379 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 Arkansas to Tennessee
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 2 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Rock to Memphis | ~151 mi | 1–3 days | $680 – $906 | $781 – $1,042 |
| Fayetteville to Memphis | ~279 mi | 1–3 days | $1,256 – $1,674 | $1,444 – $1,925 |
| Little Rock to Nashville | ~379 mi | 1–3 days | $1,706 – $2,274 | $1,961 – $2,615 |
| Little Rock to Chattanooga | ~462 mi | 3–7 days | $2,079 – $2,772 | $2,391 – $3,188 |
| Fayetteville to Nashville | ~480 mi | 3–7 days | $2,160 – $2,880 | $2,484 – $3,312 |
| Little Rock to Knoxville | ~558 mi | 3–7 days | $2,511 – $3,348 | $2,888 – $3,850 |
| Fayetteville to Chattanooga | ~585 mi | 3–7 days | $2,633 – $3,510 | $3,027 – $4,037 |
| Fayetteville to Knoxville | ~667 mi | 3–7 days | $3,002 – $4,002 | $3,452 – $4,602 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Arkansas
19 of the 39 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 65 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 8 of 35 vehicle inspections (22.9%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 18 of 65 driver inspections (27.7%, against 13.0%). None has an acute or critical violation from an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| B2 MovingRogers, AR · USDOT 3219041 | 15 | 2 of 13 | 1 of 15 |
| BluetruckLittle Rock, AR · USDOT 1391571 | 14 | 0 of 5 | 8 of 14 |
| Elite MoversLittle Rock, AR · USDOT 1345746 | 6 | 1 of 2 | 0 of 6 |
| All My Sons Moving & Storage of Little Rock LLCLittle Rock, AR · USDOT 1763223 | 4 | 0 of 2 | 2 of 4 |
| Downey Moving & Storage IncConway, AR · USDOT 1783602 | 3 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 3 |
| Jr Brown MovingWhite Hall, AR · USDOT 3046622 | 3 | 0 of 2 | 1 of 3 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
57 listed household-goods carriers are based in Arkansas, 39 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Arkansas 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 Arkansas. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Arkansas
Arkansas to Tennessee moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Arkansas to Tennessee?
Between the two states' main cities, Little Rock and Nashville, the distance is about 379 miles. From our model that is $1,706 – $2,274 for a two-bedroom home and $1,961 – $2,615 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $1,228 – $1,637 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $819 – $1,092. Across the 8 city pairs we price between Arkansas and Tennessee, distances run from 151 to 667 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Arkansas to Tennessee take?
Little Rock to Nashville is about 7 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 Arkansas to Tennessee?
Yes. A move from Arkansas into Tennessee is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 57 listed movers based in Arkansas, 39 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Arkansas.
What is the cheapest way to move from Arkansas to Tennessee?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $819 – $1,092 for a two-bedroom home over 379 miles against $1,706 – $2,274 with full-service movers. A container, about $1,228 – $1,637, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Arkansas to Tennessee each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 3,503 people (±1,498) moved from Arkansas to Tennessee that year, against about 2,579 (±1,147) from Tennessee to Arkansas. That makes Arkansas the 18th-largest source of new residents for Tennessee among the states.