Moving from Arizona to Tennessee
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Phoenix and Nashville it is about 1,683 miles and 4 days on the road (about 31 hours of driving); the 28 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,420 to 1,869 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.
- ~1,683 miPhoenix → Nashville
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $7,574+2-bedroom, movers
- 28City routes priced
In short
About 2,002 people moved from Arizona to Tennessee in 2024 (Census estimate, ±981), and about 2,341 went the other way. Between Phoenix and Nashville it is about 1,683 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $7,574 – $10,098 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 105 movers based in Arizona hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Arizona to Tennessee
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 2,002 people a year (±981), against about 2,341 (±1,305) from Tennessee to Arizona, so Tennessee loses about 339 people a year on this exchange. Arizona is the 24th-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Maricopa County | Rutherford County | 265 ±264 |
| Maricopa County | Davidson County | 265 ±113 |
| Maricopa County | Hamilton County | 186 ±195* |
| Maricopa County | Knox County | 174 ±138 |
| Maricopa County | Shelby County | 94 ±90 |
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.
Phoenix 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 Arizona and Tennessee.
Cost of moving from Arizona to Tennessee
At about 1,683 miles, full-service movers should land around $7,574 – $10,098 for a two-bedroom home and $8,710 – $11,613 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $5,453 – $7,271; a freight trailer is $3,635 – $4,847.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $5,680 – $7,574 | $4,090 – $5,453 | $2,726 – $3,635 |
| 1 bedroom | $6,816 – $9,088 | $4,908 – $6,544 | $3,272 – $4,362 |
| 2 bedrooms | $7,574 – $10,098 | $5,453 – $7,271 | $3,635 – $4,847 |
| 3 bedrooms | $8,710 – $11,613 | $6,271 – $8,361 | $4,181 – $5,574 |
| 4 bedrooms | $9,846 – $13,127 | $7,089 – $9,452 | $4,726 – $6,301 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $11,360 – $15,147 | $8,179 – $10,906 | $5,453 – $7,271 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,683 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 Arizona 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tucson to Memphis | ~1,420 mi | 7–14 days | $6,390 – $8,520 | $7,348 – $9,798 |
| Gilbert to Memphis | ~1,450 mi | 7–14 days | $6,525 – $8,700 | $7,504 – $10,005 |
| Mesa to Memphis | ~1,454 mi | 7–14 days | $6,543 – $8,724 | $7,524 – $10,033 |
| Chandler to Memphis | ~1,457 mi | 7–14 days | $6,557 – $8,742 | $7,540 – $10,053 |
| Scottsdale to Memphis | ~1,459 mi | 7–14 days | $6,566 – $8,754 | $7,550 – $10,067 |
| Tempe to Memphis | ~1,461 mi | 7–14 days | $6,575 – $8,766 | $7,561 – $10,081 |
| Phoenix to Memphis | ~1,469 mi | 7–14 days | $6,611 – $8,814 | $7,602 – $10,136 |
| Tucson to Nashville | ~1,639 mi | 7–14 days | $7,376 – $9,834 | $8,482 – $11,309 |
| Gilbert to Nashville | ~1,664 mi | 7–14 days | $7,488 – $9,984 | $8,611 – $11,482 |
| Mesa to Nashville | ~1,668 mi | 7–14 days | $7,506 – $10,008 | $8,632 – $11,509 |
| Chandler to Nashville | ~1,672 mi | 7–14 days | $7,524 – $10,032 | $8,653 – $11,537 |
| Scottsdale to Nashville | ~1,672 mi | 7–14 days | $7,524 – $10,032 | $8,653 – $11,537 |
| Tempe to Nashville | ~1,675 mi | 7–14 days | $7,538 – $10,050 | $8,668 – $11,557 |
| Phoenix to Nashville | ~1,683 mi | 7–14 days | $7,574 – $10,098 | $8,710 – $11,613 |
| Tucson to Chattanooga | ~1,732 mi | 7–14 days | $7,794 – $10,392 | $8,963 – $11,951 |
| Gilbert to Chattanooga | ~1,762 mi | 7–14 days | $7,929 – $10,572 | $9,118 – $12,158 |
| Mesa to Chattanooga | ~1,766 mi | 7–14 days | $7,947 – $10,596 | $9,139 – $12,185 |
| Chandler to Chattanooga | ~1,770 mi | 7–14 days | $7,965 – $10,620 | $9,160 – $12,213 |
| Scottsdale to Chattanooga | ~1,771 mi | 7–14 days | $7,970 – $10,626 | $9,165 – $12,220 |
| Tempe to Chattanooga | ~1,773 mi | 7–14 days | $7,979 – $10,638 | $9,175 – $12,234 |
| Phoenix to Chattanooga | ~1,782 mi | 7–14 days | $8,019 – $10,692 | $9,222 – $12,296 |
| Tucson to Knoxville | ~1,824 mi | 7–14 days | $8,208 – $10,944 | $9,439 – $12,586 |
| Gilbert to Knoxville | ~1,850 mi | 7–14 days | $8,325 – $11,100 | $9,574 – $12,765 |
| Mesa to Knoxville | ~1,854 mi | 7–14 days | $8,343 – $11,124 | $9,594 – $12,793 |
| Chandler to Knoxville | ~1,858 mi | 7–14 days | $8,361 – $11,148 | $9,615 – $12,820 |
| Scottsdale to Knoxville | ~1,859 mi | 7–14 days | $8,366 – $11,154 | $9,620 – $12,827 |
| Tempe to Knoxville | ~1,861 mi | 7–14 days | $8,375 – $11,166 | $9,631 – $12,841 |
| Phoenix to Knoxville | ~1,869 mi | 7–14 days | $8,411 – $11,214 | $9,672 – $12,896 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Arizona
52 of the 105 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 231 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 28 of 152 vehicle inspections (18.4%), about the same as the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 31 of 231 driver inspections (13.4%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camelback Moving IncPhoenix, AZ · USDOT 1635834 | 35 | 0 of 26 | 1 of 35 |
| Just-In Time MovingMesa, AZ · USDOT 1759501 | 32 | 1 of 22 | 0 of 32 |
| Muscular Moving Men LLCPhoenix, AZ · USDOT 1829172 | 27 | 8 of 19 | 4 of 27 |
| EZ Moving and Hauling LLCPhoenix, AZ · USDOT 3222455 | 13 | 4 of 9 | 1 of 13 |
| SCM MovingFort Mohave, AZ · USDOT 671253 | 10 | 2 of 5 | 5 of 10 |
| Copperstate Moving LLCGoodyear, AZ · USDOT 2132766 | 9 | 2 of 4 | 1 of 9 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
366 listed household-goods carriers are based in Arizona, 105 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Arizona 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 Arizona. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Arizona
Arizona to Tennessee moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Arizona to Tennessee?
Between the two states' main cities, Phoenix and Nashville, the distance is about 1,683 miles. From our model that is $7,574 – $10,098 for a two-bedroom home and $8,710 – $11,613 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $5,453 – $7,271 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $3,635 – $4,847. Across the 28 city pairs we price between Arizona and Tennessee, distances run from 1,420 to 1,869 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Arizona to Tennessee take?
Phoenix to Nashville is 4 days on the road (about 31 hours of driving). The move itself typically takes 7 to 14 days, because at this distance it usually travels on a consolidated load sharing trailer space with other households. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Arizona to Tennessee?
Yes. A move from Arizona into Tennessee is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 366 listed movers based in Arizona, 105 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Arizona.
What is the cheapest way to move from Arizona to Tennessee?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $3,635 – $4,847 for a two-bedroom home over 1,683 miles against $7,574 – $10,098 with full-service movers. A container, about $5,453 – $7,271, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Arizona to Tennessee each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 2,002 people (±981) moved from Arizona to Tennessee that year, against about 2,341 (±1,305) from Tennessee to Arizona. That makes Arizona the 24th-largest source of new residents for Tennessee among the states.