Moving from Massachusetts to Tennessee
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Boston and Nashville it is about 1,098 miles and 3 days on the road (about 20 hours of driving); the 12 city pairs we price between the two states run from 864 to 1,323 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.
- ~1,098 miBoston → Nashville
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $4,941+2-bedroom, movers
- 12City routes priced
In short
About 3,884 people moved from Massachusetts to Tennessee in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,603), and about 1,554 went the other way. Between Boston and Nashville it is about 1,098 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $4,941 – $6,588 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 235 movers based in Massachusetts hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Massachusetts to Tennessee
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 3,884 people a year (±1,603), against about 1,554 (±805) from Tennessee to Massachusetts, so Tennessee gains about 2,330 people a year on this exchange. Massachusetts is the 17th-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Worcester County | Roane County | 307 ±285 |
| Middlesex County | Davidson County | 217 ±158 |
| Suffolk County | Davidson County | 97 ±71 |
| Middlesex County | Williamson County | 62 ±83* |
| Suffolk County | Knox County | 59 ±76* |
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.
Boston 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 Massachusetts and Tennessee.
Cost of moving from Massachusetts to Tennessee
At about 1,098 miles, full-service movers should land around $4,941 – $6,588 for a two-bedroom home and $5,682 – $7,576 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $3,558 – $4,743; a freight trailer is $2,372 – $3,162.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,706 – $4,941 | $2,668 – $3,558 | $1,779 – $2,372 |
| 1 bedroom | $4,447 – $5,929 | $3,202 – $4,269 | $2,135 – $2,846 |
| 2 bedrooms | $4,941 – $6,588 | $3,558 – $4,743 | $2,372 – $3,162 |
| 3 bedrooms | $5,682 – $7,576 | $4,091 – $5,455 | $2,727 – $3,637 |
| 4 bedrooms | $6,423 – $8,564 | $4,625 – $6,166 | $3,083 – $4,111 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $7,412 – $9,882 | $5,336 – $7,115 | $3,558 – $4,743 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,098 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 Massachusetts to Tennessee
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. Run any pair through the calculator for a measured distance.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield to Knoxville | ~864 mi | 3–7 days | $3,888 – $5,184 | $4,471 – $5,962 |
| Worcester to Knoxville | ~911 mi | 3–7 days | $4,100 – $5,466 | $4,714 – $6,286 |
| Boston to Knoxville | ~953 mi | 3–7 days | $4,289 – $5,718 | $4,932 – $6,576 |
| Springfield to Chattanooga | ~981 mi | 3–7 days | $4,415 – $5,886 | $5,077 – $6,769 |
| Springfield to Nashville | ~1,006 mi | 3–7 days | $4,527 – $6,036 | $5,206 – $6,941 |
| Worcester to Chattanooga | ~1,028 mi | 3–7 days | $4,626 – $6,168 | $5,320 – $7,093 |
| Worcester to Nashville | ~1,054 mi | 3–7 days | $4,743 – $6,324 | $5,454 – $7,273 |
| Boston to Chattanooga | ~1,070 mi | 3–7 days | $4,815 – $6,420 | $5,537 – $7,383 |
| Boston to Nashville | ~1,098 mi | 3–7 days | $4,941 – $6,588 | $5,682 – $7,576 |
| Springfield to Memphis | ~1,231 mi | 7–14 days | $5,540 – $7,386 | $6,370 – $8,494 |
| Worcester to Memphis | ~1,279 mi | 7–14 days | $5,756 – $7,674 | $6,619 – $8,825 |
| Boston to Memphis | ~1,323 mi | 7–14 days | $5,954 – $7,938 | $6,847 – $9,129 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Massachusetts
161 of the 235 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 1,097 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 54 of 471 vehicle inspections (11.5%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 164 of 1,074 driver inspections (15.3%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| DN Van Lines Moving & StorageNorthborough, MA · USDOT 1141917 | 95 | 4 of 37 | 26 of 95 |
| Gentle Giant Moving CompanyWinchester, MA · USDOT 373544 | 78 | 2 of 41 | 6 of 78 |
| Stairhopper Movers LLCEverett, MA · USDOT 1696867 | 54 | 0 of 16 | 3 of 54 |
| Piece by Piece MoversClinton, MA · USDOT 1971286 | 31 | 0 of 11 | 4 of 31 |
| Olympia Moving & StorageWatertown Town, MA · USDOT 597632 | 30 | 1 of 19 | 3 of 30 |
| Esquire Moving IncWatertown Town, MA · USDOT 2820253 | 24 | 1 of 9 | 0 of 24 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
325 listed household-goods carriers are based in Massachusetts, 235 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Massachusetts
Massachusetts to Tennessee moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Massachusetts to Tennessee?
Between the two states' main cities, Boston and Nashville, the distance is about 1,098 miles. From our model that is $4,941 – $6,588 for a two-bedroom home and $5,682 – $7,576 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $3,558 – $4,743 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $2,372 – $3,162. Across the 12 city pairs we price between Massachusetts and Tennessee, distances run from 864 to 1,323 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Massachusetts to Tennessee take?
Boston to Nashville is 3 days on the road (about 20 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 Massachusetts to Tennessee?
Yes. A move from Massachusetts into Tennessee is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 325 listed movers based in Massachusetts, 235 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Massachusetts.
What is the cheapest way to move from Massachusetts to Tennessee?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $2,372 – $3,162 for a two-bedroom home over 1,098 miles against $4,941 – $6,588 with full-service movers. A container, about $3,558 – $4,743, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Massachusetts to Tennessee each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 3,884 people (±1,603) moved from Massachusetts to Tennessee that year, against about 1,554 (±805) from Tennessee to Massachusetts. That makes Massachusetts the 17th-largest source of new residents for Tennessee among the states.