Moving from Colorado to Tennessee
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Denver and Nashville it is about 1,190 miles and 3 days on the road (about 22 hours of driving); the 16 city pairs we price between the two states run from 995 to 1,384 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.
- ~1,190 miDenver → Nashville
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $5,355+2-bedroom, movers
- 16City routes priced
In short
About 3,980 people moved from Colorado to Tennessee in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,698), and about 3,653 went the other way. Between Denver and Nashville it is about 1,190 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $5,355 – $7,140 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 131 movers based in Colorado hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Colorado to Tennessee
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 3,980 people a year (±1,698), against about 3,653 (±2,007) from Tennessee to Colorado, so Tennessee gains about 327 people a year on this exchange. Colorado is the 16th-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Boulder County | Williamson County | 287 ±288* |
| Larimer County | Maury County | 220 ±276* |
| Jefferson County | Montgomery County | 138 ±176* |
| El Paso County | Williamson County | 125 ±137* |
| El Paso County | Washington County | 116 ±165* |
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.
Denver 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 Colorado and Tennessee.
Cost of moving from Colorado to Tennessee
At about 1,190 miles, full-service movers should land around $5,355 – $7,140 for a two-bedroom home and $6,158 – $8,211 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $3,856 – $5,141; a freight trailer is $2,570 – $3,427.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,016 – $5,355 | $2,892 – $3,856 | $1,928 – $2,570 |
| 1 bedroom | $4,820 – $6,426 | $3,470 – $4,627 | $2,313 – $3,084 |
| 2 bedrooms | $5,355 – $7,140 | $3,856 – $5,141 | $2,570 – $3,427 |
| 3 bedrooms | $6,158 – $8,211 | $4,434 – $5,912 | $2,956 – $3,941 |
| 4 bedrooms | $6,962 – $9,282 | $5,012 – $6,683 | $3,342 – $4,455 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $8,033 – $10,710 | $5,783 – $7,711 | $3,856 – $5,141 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,190 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 Colorado to Tennessee
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 1 has a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Springs to Memphis | ~995 mi | 3–7 days | $4,478 – $5,970 | $5,149 – $6,866 |
| Aurora to Memphis | ~1,016 mi | 3–7 days | $4,572 – $6,096 | $5,258 – $7,010 |
| Denver to Memphis | ~1,023 mi | 3–7 days | $4,604 – $6,138 | $5,294 – $7,059 |
| Fort Collins to Memphis | ~1,048 mi | 3–7 days | $4,716 – $6,288 | $5,423 – $7,231 |
| Colorado Springs to Nashville | ~1,172 mi | 3–7 days | $5,274 – $7,032 | $6,065 – $8,087 |
| Aurora to Nashville | ~1,183 mi | 3–7 days | $5,324 – $7,098 | $6,122 – $8,163 |
| Denver to Nashville | ~1,190 mi | 3–7 days | $5,355 – $7,140 | $6,158 – $8,211 |
| Fort Collins to Nashville | ~1,206 mi | 7–14 days | $5,427 – $7,236 | $6,241 – $8,321 |
| Colorado Springs to Chattanooga | ~1,290 mi | 7–14 days | $5,805 – $7,740 | $6,676 – $8,901 |
| Aurora to Chattanooga | ~1,305 mi | 7–14 days | $5,873 – $7,830 | $6,753 – $9,004 |
| Denver to Chattanooga | ~1,312 mi | 7–14 days | $5,904 – $7,872 | $6,790 – $9,053 |
| Fort Collins to Chattanooga | ~1,330 mi | 7–14 days | $5,985 – $7,980 | $6,883 – $9,177 |
| Colorado Springs to Knoxville | ~1,355 mi | 7–14 days | $6,098 – $8,130 | $7,012 – $9,349 |
| Aurora to Knoxville | ~1,364 mi | 7–14 days | $6,138 – $8,184 | $7,059 – $9,412 |
| Denver to Knoxville | ~1,371 mi | 7–14 days | $6,170 – $8,226 | $7,095 – $9,460 |
| Fort Collins to Knoxville | ~1,384 mi | 7–14 days | $6,228 – $8,304 | $7,162 – $9,550 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Colorado
74 of the 131 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 400 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 39 of 247 vehicle inspections (15.8%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 66 of 399 driver inspections (16.5%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pikes Peak Moving & Storage LLCColorado Sprgs, CO · USDOT 44799 | 64 | 12 of 46 | 12 of 64 |
| All My Sons Moving & Storage of Denver LLCDenver, CO · USDOT 900253 | 22 | 1 of 15 | 1 of 22 |
| Fatboy Slims Moving Company LLCColorado Springs, CO · USDOT 3590162 | 21 | 0 of 18 | 2 of 21 |
| Bennett's Moving Company IncColorado Springs, CO · USDOT 1321178 | 15 | 2 of 11 | 2 of 15 |
| Classic MoversCanon City, CO · USDOT 2119180 | 14 | 0 of 10 | 0 of 14 |
| Cadogan Tate AspenCarbondale, CO · USDOT 888572 | 13 | 0 of 10 | 1 of 13 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
498 listed household-goods carriers are based in Colorado, 131 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Colorado 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 Colorado. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Colorado
Colorado to Tennessee moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Colorado to Tennessee?
Between the two states' main cities, Denver and Nashville, the distance is about 1,190 miles. From our model that is $5,355 – $7,140 for a two-bedroom home and $6,158 – $8,211 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $3,856 – $5,141 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $2,570 – $3,427. Across the 16 city pairs we price between Colorado and Tennessee, distances run from 995 to 1,384 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Colorado to Tennessee take?
Denver to Nashville is 3 days on the road (about 22 hours of driving). The move itself typically takes 3 to 7 days, because at this distance it usually travels on either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load, depending on the carrier and the season. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Colorado to Tennessee?
Yes. A move from Colorado into Tennessee is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 498 listed movers based in Colorado, 131 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Colorado.
What is the cheapest way to move from Colorado to Tennessee?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $2,570 – $3,427 for a two-bedroom home over 1,190 miles against $5,355 – $7,140 with full-service movers. A container, about $3,856 – $5,141, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Colorado to Tennessee each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 3,980 people (±1,698) moved from Colorado to Tennessee that year, against about 3,653 (±2,007) from Tennessee to Colorado. That makes Colorado the 16th-largest source of new residents for Tennessee among the states.