Moving from Mississippito Tennessee
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Jackson and Nashville it is about 385 miles and about 7 hours; the 8 city pairs we price between the two states run from 229 to 570 miles.
Prices from our published model, not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. We do not move anyone.
Jackson 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 Mississippi and Tennessee.
Cost of moving from Mississippi to Tennessee
At about 385 miles, full-service movers should land around $1,733 – $2,310 for a two-bedroom home and $1,992 – $2,656 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $1,247 – $1,663; a freight trailer is $832 – $1,109.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,299 – $1,733 | $936 – $1,247 | $624 – $832 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,559 – $2,079 | $1,123 – $1,497 | $748 – $998 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,733 – $2,310 | $1,247 – $1,663 | $832 – $1,109 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,992 – $2,656 | $1,435 – $1,913 | $956 – $1,275 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,252 – $3,003 | $1,622 – $2,162 | $1,081 – $1,441 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $2,599 – $3,465 | $1,871 – $2,495 | $1,247 – $1,663 |
Transport only, for an estimated 385 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 Mississippi 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson to Memphis | ~229 mi | 1–3 days | $1,031 – $1,374 | $1,185 – $1,580 |
| Jackson to Nashville | ~385 mi | 1–3 days | $1,733 – $2,310 | $1,992 – $2,656 |
| Gulfport to Memphis | ~390 mi | 1–3 days | $1,755 – $2,340 | $2,018 – $2,691 |
| Jackson to Chattanooga | ~395 mi | 1–3 days | $1,778 – $2,370 | $2,044 – $2,725 |
| Gulfport to Chattanooga | ~456 mi | 3–7 days | $2,052 – $2,736 | $2,360 – $3,146 |
| Gulfport to Nashville | ~492 mi | 3–7 days | $2,214 – $2,952 | $2,546 – $3,395 |
| Jackson to Knoxville | ~511 mi | 3–7 days | $2,300 – $3,066 | $2,644 – $3,526 |
| Gulfport to Knoxville | ~570 mi | 3–7 days | $2,565 – $3,420 | $2,950 – $3,933 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
What the interstate rules give you
A licensed carrier. Active interstate operating authority (an MC number) and a USDOT number, both checkable on the FMCSA register. A company that offers neither is a broker at best.
A written estimate before loading. Binding fixes the price for the listed inventory; non-binding follows the weighed shipment. The carrier cannot demand more than 110% of a non-binding estimate at delivery, with the balance billed within 30 days. Ask for binding not-to-exceed by name, after a survey.
Valuation. Released-value protection is included at 60 cents per pound per item; full-value protection is the upgrade worth buying for 385 miles of handling.
A delivery window, in writing. If it is on the bill of lading, missing it entitles you to delay costs. If it is not, it entitles you to an apology.
Interstate movers based in Mississippi
53 household-goods carriers in Mississippi are active on the FMCSA register. The largest with interstate authority, by registered fleet:
- John Fayard Moving & Warehousing Llc, Gulfport · USDOT 1043597 · 166 trucks
- Morgan Van Lines Inc, Booneville · USDOT 151057 · 81 trucks
- Long'S Transfer & Storage Inc, Pascagoula · USDOT 243834 · 12 trucks
- Two Men And A Truck, Gulfport · USDOT 2362630 · 9 trucks
- Jordan Transfer Company Inc, West Point · USDOT 87835 · 9 trucks
At the Tennessee end
274 household-goods carriers are based in Tennessee — useful if you need a local crew after delivery. A local move inside Nashville runs about $475 – $775 for a two-bedroom home.
Timing the move
| Home size | October – April, mid-week | Summer weekend (+25%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $1,733 – $2,310 | $2,166 – $2,888 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,992 – $2,656 | $2,490 – $3,320 |
Transit is 1 to 3 days. Book ahead: 2 to 4 weeks, 4 to 6 in summer. Trailers on this corridor fill faster in summer, but crews and trucks are stretched, so windows get wider, not shorter.
Other moves from Mississippi
Mississippi to Tennessee moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Mississippi to Tennessee?
Between the two states' main cities, Jackson and Nashville, the distance is about 385 miles. From our model that is $1,733 – $2,310 for a two-bedroom home and $1,992 – $2,656 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $1,247 – $1,663 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $832 – $1,109. Across the 8 city pairs we price between Mississippi and Tennessee, distances run from 229 to 570 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Mississippi to Tennessee take?
Jackson to Nashville is about 7 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 Mississippi to Tennessee?
Yes. Any move that crosses from Mississippi into Tennessee is regulated by the FMCSA, and the carrier must hold active interstate operating authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. Check both on the FMCSA register before you sign. Interstate carriers must give you a written estimate, the federal "Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move" booklet, and access to an arbitration programme, and cannot demand more than 110% of a non-binding estimate before releasing your goods.
What is the cheapest way to move from Mississippi to Tennessee?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $832 – $1,109 for a two-bedroom home over 385 miles against $1,733 – $2,310 with full-service movers. A container splits the difference and gives you days to load. On any of them, moving between October and April, mid-month and mid-week, is worth another 20 to 30 percent — a peak-season date puts the three-bedroom figure at $2,490 – $3,320 rather than $1,992 – $2,656.