Moving from Louisiana to Tennessee
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between New Orleans and Nashville it is about 547 miles and about 10 hours; the 16 city pairs we price between the two states run from 326 to 717 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.
- ~547 miNew Orleans → Nashville
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $2,462+2-bedroom, movers
- 16City routes priced
In short
About 3,339 people moved from Louisiana to Tennessee in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,898), and about 1,241 went the other way. Between New Orleans and Nashville it is about 547 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $2,462 – $3,282 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 32 movers based in Louisiana hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Louisiana to Tennessee
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 3,339 people a year (±1,898), against about 1,241 (±882) from Tennessee to Louisiana, so Tennessee gains about 2,098 people a year on this exchange. Louisiana is the 20th-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Tangipahoa Parish | Coffee County | 237 ±342* |
| Orleans Parish | Davidson County | 206 ±106 |
| Orleans Parish | Shelby County | 161 ±165* |
| East Baton Rouge Parish | Shelby County | 138 ±117 |
| East Baton Rouge Parish | Williamson County | 117 ±160* |
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.
New Orleans 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 Louisiana and Tennessee.
Cost of moving from Louisiana to Tennessee
At about 547 miles, full-service movers should land around $2,462 – $3,282 for a two-bedroom home and $2,831 – $3,774 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $1,772 – $2,363; a freight trailer is $1,182 – $1,575.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,846 – $2,462 | $1,329 – $1,772 | $886 – $1,182 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,215 – $2,954 | $1,595 – $2,127 | $1,063 – $1,418 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,462 – $3,282 | $1,772 – $2,363 | $1,182 – $1,575 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,831 – $3,774 | $2,038 – $2,717 | $1,359 – $1,812 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,200 – $4,267 | $2,304 – $3,072 | $1,536 – $2,048 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $3,692 – $4,923 | $2,658 – $3,545 | $1,772 – $2,363 |
Transport only, for an estimated 547 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 Louisiana 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shreveport to Memphis | ~326 mi | 1–3 days | $1,467 – $1,956 | $1,687 – $2,249 |
| Baton Rouge to Memphis | ~386 mi | 1–3 days | $1,737 – $2,316 | $1,998 – $2,663 |
| New Orleans to Memphis | ~418 mi | 3–7 days | $1,881 – $2,508 | $2,163 – $2,884 |
| Lafayette to Memphis | ~420 mi | 3–7 days | $1,890 – $2,520 | $2,173 – $2,898 |
| New Orleans to Chattanooga | ~522 mi | 3–7 days | $2,349 – $3,132 | $2,701 – $3,602 |
| Baton Rouge to Chattanooga | ~544 mi | 3–7 days | $2,448 – $3,264 | $2,815 – $3,754 |
| New Orleans to Nashville | ~547 mi | 3–7 days | $2,462 – $3,282 | $2,831 – $3,774 |
| Baton Rouge to Nashville | ~548 mi | 3–7 days | $2,466 – $3,288 | $2,836 – $3,781 |
| Shreveport to Nashville | ~549 mi | 3–7 days | $2,471 – $3,294 | $2,841 – $3,788 |
| Lafayette to Nashville | ~596 mi | 3–7 days | $2,682 – $3,576 | $3,084 – $4,112 |
| Lafayette to Chattanooga | ~600 mi | 3–7 days | $2,700 – $3,600 | $3,105 – $4,140 |
| Shreveport to Chattanooga | ~601 mi | 3–7 days | $2,705 – $3,606 | $3,110 – $4,147 |
| New Orleans to Knoxville | ~638 mi | 3–7 days | $2,871 – $3,828 | $3,302 – $4,402 |
| Baton Rouge to Knoxville | ~661 mi | 3–7 days | $2,975 – $3,966 | $3,421 – $4,561 |
| Shreveport to Knoxville | ~711 mi | 3–7 days | $3,200 – $4,266 | $3,679 – $4,906 |
| Lafayette to Knoxville | ~717 mi | 3–7 days | $3,227 – $4,302 | $3,710 – $4,947 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Louisiana
9 of the 32 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 51 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 6 of 24 vehicle inspections (25.0%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 8 of 51 driver inspections (15.7%, against 13.0%). With fewer than 30 vehicle inspections, a single out-of-service order moves that rate by several points, so treat it as a small sample. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dixie Storage and Transfer CoPort Barre, LA · USDOT 709375 | 20 | 3 of 11 | 1 of 20 |
| Advantage Moving and Storage IncLeesville, LA · USDOT 1407874 | 10 | 0 of 5 | 4 of 10 |
| American Moving and Storage of Leesville IncLeesville, LA · USDOT 205336 | 9 | 1 of 2 | 0 of 9 |
| American Machinery Movers IncJefferson, LA · USDOT 237453 | 3 | 1 of 2 | 0 of 3 |
| Atmosphere MoversMandeville, LA · USDOT 1043891 | 2 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 2 |
| All My Sons Moving & Storage of Baton Rouge LLCBaton Rouge, LA · USDOT 1980694 | 2 | none inspected | 0 of 2 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
70 listed household-goods carriers are based in Louisiana, 32 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Louisiana 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 Louisiana. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Louisiana
Louisiana to Tennessee moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Louisiana to Tennessee?
Between the two states' main cities, New Orleans and Nashville, the distance is about 547 miles. From our model that is $2,462 – $3,282 for a two-bedroom home and $2,831 – $3,774 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $1,772 – $2,363 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $1,182 – $1,575. Across the 16 city pairs we price between Louisiana and Tennessee, distances run from 326 to 717 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Louisiana to Tennessee take?
New Orleans to Nashville is about 10 hours. 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 Louisiana to Tennessee?
Yes. A move from Louisiana into Tennessee is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 70 listed movers based in Louisiana, 32 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Louisiana.
What is the cheapest way to move from Louisiana to Tennessee?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $1,182 – $1,575 for a two-bedroom home over 547 miles against $2,462 – $3,282 with full-service movers. A container, about $1,772 – $2,363, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Louisiana to Tennessee each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 3,339 people (±1,898) moved from Louisiana to Tennessee that year, against about 1,241 (±882) from Tennessee to Louisiana. That makes Louisiana the 20th-largest source of new residents for Tennessee among the states.