Moving from Georgia to Tennessee
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Atlanta and Nashville it is about 250 miles and about 5 hours; the 16 city pairs we price between the two states run from 121 to 650 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.
- ~250 miAtlanta → Nashville
- 1–3 daysTypical transit
- $1,125+2-bedroom, movers
- 16City routes priced
In short
About 10,786 people moved from Georgia to Tennessee in 2024 (Census estimate, ±2,605), and about 10,017 went the other way. Between Atlanta and Nashville it is about 250 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $1,125 – $1,500 in our model, delivered in 1–3 days. 222 movers based in Georgia hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Georgia to Tennessee
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 10,786 people a year (±2,605), against about 10,017 (±2,556) from Tennessee to Georgia, so Tennessee gains about 769 people a year on this exchange. Georgia is the 6th-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Walker County | Hamilton County | 1,123 ±460 |
| Catoosa County | Hamilton County | 883 ±477 |
| DeKalb County | Williamson County | 507 ±492 |
| Liberty County | Montgomery County | 469 ±571* |
| Fulton County | Davidson County | 469 ±305 |
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.
Atlanta 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 Georgia and Tennessee.
Cost of moving from Georgia to Tennessee
At about 250 miles, full-service movers should land around $1,125 – $1,500 for a two-bedroom home and $1,294 – $1,725 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $810 – $1,080; a freight trailer is $540 – $720.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $844 – $1,125 | $608 – $810 | $405 – $540 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,013 – $1,350 | $729 – $972 | $486 – $648 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,125 – $1,500 | $810 – $1,080 | $540 – $720 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,294 – $1,725 | $932 – $1,242 | $621 – $828 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,463 – $1,950 | $1,053 – $1,404 | $702 – $936 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $1,688 – $2,250 | $1,215 – $1,620 | $810 – $1,080 |
Transport only, for an estimated 250 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 Georgia to Tennessee
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 4 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta to Chattanooga | ~121 mi | 1–3 days | $545 – $726 | $626 – $835 |
| Atlanta to Knoxville | ~180 mi | 1–3 days | $810 – $1,080 | $931 – $1,242 |
| Columbus to Chattanooga | ~206 mi | 1–3 days | $927 – $1,236 | $1,066 – $1,421 |
| Augusta to Knoxville | ~238 mi | 1–3 days | $1,071 – $1,428 | $1,232 – $1,642 |
| Atlanta to Nashville | ~250 mi | 1–3 days | $1,125 – $1,500 | $1,294 – $1,725 |
| Augusta to Chattanooga | ~256 mi | 1–3 days | $1,152 – $1,536 | $1,325 – $1,766 |
| Columbus to Knoxville | ~285 mi | 1–3 days | $1,283 – $1,710 | $1,475 – $1,967 |
| Columbus to Nashville | ~320 mi | 1–3 days | $1,440 – $1,920 | $1,656 – $2,208 |
| Savannah to Knoxville | ~365 mi | 1–3 days | $1,643 – $2,190 | $1,889 – $2,518 |
| Savannah to Chattanooga | ~370 mi | 1–3 days | $1,665 – $2,220 | $1,915 – $2,553 |
| Augusta to Nashville | ~384 mi | 1–3 days | $1,728 – $2,304 | $1,987 – $2,650 |
| Atlanta to Memphis | ~392 mi | 1–3 days | $1,764 – $2,352 | $2,029 – $2,705 |
| Columbus to Memphis | ~406 mi | 3–7 days | $1,827 – $2,436 | $2,101 – $2,801 |
| Savannah to Nashville | ~502 mi | 3–7 days | $2,259 – $3,012 | $2,598 – $3,464 |
| Augusta to Memphis | ~554 mi | 3–7 days | $2,493 – $3,324 | $2,867 – $3,823 |
| Savannah to Memphis | ~650 mi | 3–7 days | $2,925 – $3,900 | $3,364 – $4,485 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Georgia
134 of the 222 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 20 of 221 vehicle inspections (9.0%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 142 of 599 driver inspections (23.7%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M&S Power Moving LLCAtlanta, GA · USDOT 3840355 | 54 | 1 of 29 | 10 of 54 |
| Wirks Moving & Storage IncMarietta, GA · USDOT 1942465 | 26 | 0 of 6 | 5 of 26 |
| Out of State MovingAtlanta, GA · USDOT 3528157 | 22 | 1 of 10 | 3 of 22 |
| Atlanta Peach Movers IncDoraville, GA · USDOT 797586 | 20 | 0 of 11 | 0 of 20 |
| Bulldog Movers IncDoraville, GA · USDOT 1187702 | 16 | 0 of 5 | 8 of 16 |
| Atlanta Miracle Movers LLCGrayson, GA · USDOT 2568757 | 16 | 0 of 4 | 0 of 16 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
695 listed household-goods carriers are based in Georgia, 222 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Georgia 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 Georgia. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Georgia
Georgia to Tennessee moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Georgia to Tennessee?
Between the two states' main cities, Atlanta and Nashville, the distance is about 250 miles. From our model that is $1,125 – $1,500 for a two-bedroom home and $1,294 – $1,725 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $810 – $1,080 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $540 – $720. Across the 16 city pairs we price between Georgia and Tennessee, distances run from 121 to 650 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Georgia to Tennessee take?
Atlanta to Nashville is about 5 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 Georgia to Tennessee?
Yes. A move from Georgia into Tennessee is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 695 listed movers based in Georgia, 222 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Georgia.
What is the cheapest way to move from Georgia to Tennessee?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $540 – $720 for a two-bedroom home over 250 miles against $1,125 – $1,500 with full-service movers. A container, about $810 – $1,080, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Georgia to Tennessee each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 10,786 people (±2,605) moved from Georgia to Tennessee that year, against about 10,017 (±2,556) from Tennessee to Georgia. That makes Georgia the 6th-largest source of new residents for Tennessee among the states.