Moving from Mississippi to 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 (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.
- ~385 miJackson → Nashville
- 1–3 daysTypical transit
- $1,733+2-bedroom, movers
- 8City routes priced
In short
About 7,292 people moved from Mississippi to Tennessee in 2024 (Census estimate, ±2,444), and about 8,457 went the other way. Between Jackson and Nashville it is about 385 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $1,733 – $2,310 in our model, delivered in 1–3 days. 41 movers based in Mississippi hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Mississippi to Tennessee
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 7,292 people a year (±2,444), against about 8,457 (±2,868) from Tennessee to Mississippi, so Tennessee loses about 1,165 people a year on this exchange. Mississippi is the 11th-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 |
|---|---|---|
| DeSoto County | Shelby County | 2,448 ±743 |
| Lafayette County | Shelby County | 488 ±438 |
| DeSoto County | Davidson County | 463 ±527* |
| Lamar County | Knox County | 320 ±409* |
| Coahoma County | Shelby County | 263 ±400* |
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.
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. 1 has 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.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Mississippi
23 of the 41 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 502 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 55 of 250 vehicle inspections (22.0%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 21 of 502 driver inspections (4.2%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Fayard Moving & Warehousing LLCGulfport, MS · USDOT 1043597 | 235 | 33 of 109 | 2 of 235 |
| Morgan Van Lines IncBooneville, MS · USDOT 151057 | 180 | 14 of 87 | 2 of 180 |
| Long's Transfer & Storage IncPascagoula, MS · USDOT 243834 | 22 | 0 of 17 | 0 of 22 |
| Armstrong RelocationMadison, MS · USDOT 1925341 | 6 | 0 of 4 | 2 of 6 |
| Two Men and A TruckGulfport, MS · USDOT 2362630 | 6 | 0 of 3 | 1 of 6 |
| Flat Rate Moving Tupelo LLCTupelo, MS · USDOT 3628153 | 6 | 2 of 4 | 0 of 6 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
52 listed household-goods carriers are based in Mississippi, 41 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Mississippi 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 Mississippi. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
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. A move from Mississippi into Tennessee is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 52 listed movers based in Mississippi, 41 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Mississippi.
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, about $1,247 – $1,663, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Mississippi to Tennessee each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 7,292 people (±2,444) moved from Mississippi to Tennessee that year, against about 8,457 (±2,868) from Tennessee to Mississippi. That makes Mississippi the 11th-largest source of new residents for Tennessee among the states.