Moving from District of Columbia to Tennessee
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Washington and Nashville it is about 660 miles and 2 days on the road (about 12 hours of driving); the 4 city pairs we price between the two states run from 500 to 889 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.
- ~660 miWashington → Nashville
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $2,970+2-bedroom, movers
- 4City routes priced
In short
About 458 people moved from District of Columbia to Tennessee in 2024 (Census estimate, ±340), and about 936 went the other way. Between Washington and Nashville it is about 660 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $2,970 – $3,960 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 2 movers based in District of Columbia hold interstate authority.
Who moves from District of Columbia to Tennessee
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 458 people a year (±340), against about 936 (±826) from Tennessee to District of Columbia, so Tennessee loses about 478 people a year on this exchange. District of Columbia is the 40th-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 |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | Davidson County | 316 ±215 |
| District of Columbia | Shelby County | 119 ±112 |
| District of Columbia | Knox County | 50 ±81* |
| District of Columbia | Rutherford County | 47 ±75* |
| District of Columbia | Sumner County | 32 ±52* |
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.
Washington 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 District of Columbia and Tennessee.
Cost of moving from District of Columbia to Tennessee
At about 660 miles, full-service movers should land around $2,970 – $3,960 for a two-bedroom home and $3,415 – $4,554 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $2,138 – $2,851; a freight trailer is $1,426 – $1,901.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,228 – $2,970 | $1,604 – $2,138 | $1,069 – $1,426 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,673 – $3,564 | $1,925 – $2,566 | $1,283 – $1,711 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,970 – $3,960 | $2,138 – $2,851 | $1,426 – $1,901 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,415 – $4,554 | $2,459 – $3,279 | $1,639 – $2,186 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,861 – $5,148 | $2,780 – $3,707 | $1,853 – $2,471 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $4,455 – $5,940 | $3,208 – $4,277 | $2,138 – $2,851 |
Transport only, for an estimated 660 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 District of Columbia to Tennessee
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 3 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington to Knoxville | ~500 mi | 3–7 days | $2,250 – $3,000 | $2,588 – $3,450 |
| Washington to Chattanooga | 598 mi | 3–7 days | $2,691 – $3,588 | $3,095 – $4,126 |
| Washington to Nashville | ~660 mi | 3–7 days | $2,970 – $3,960 | $3,415 – $4,554 |
| Washington to Memphis | ~889 mi | 3–7 days | $4,001 – $5,334 | $4,601 – $6,134 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in District of Columbia
1 of the 2 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 3 inspections in all. Drivers were put out of service in 1 of 3 driver inspections (33.3%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Anytime Movers LLCWashington, DC · USDOT 4187569 | 3 | none inspected | 1 of 3 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
6 listed household-goods carriers are based in District of Columbia, 2 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from District of Columbia
District of Columbia to Tennessee moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from District of Columbia to Tennessee?
Between the two states' main cities, Washington and Nashville, the distance is about 660 miles. From our model that is $2,970 – $3,960 for a two-bedroom home and $3,415 – $4,554 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $2,138 – $2,851 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $1,426 – $1,901. Across the 4 city pairs we price between District of Columbia and Tennessee, distances run from 500 to 889 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from District of Columbia to Tennessee take?
Washington to Nashville is 2 days on the road (about 12 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 District of Columbia to Tennessee?
Yes. A move from District of Columbia into Tennessee is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 6 listed movers based in District of Columbia, 2 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within District of Columbia.
What is the cheapest way to move from District of Columbia to Tennessee?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $1,426 – $1,901 for a two-bedroom home over 660 miles against $2,970 – $3,960 with full-service movers. A container, about $2,138 – $2,851, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from District of Columbia to Tennessee each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 458 people (±340) moved from District of Columbia to Tennessee that year, against about 936 (±826) from Tennessee to District of Columbia. That makes District of Columbia the 40th-largest source of new residents for Tennessee among the states.