Moving from North Carolina to Tennessee
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Charlotte and Nashville it is about 395 miles and about 7 hours; the 28 city pairs we price between the two states run from 210 to 750 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.
- ~395 miCharlotte → Nashville
- 1–3 daysTypical transit
- $1,778+2-bedroom, movers
- 28City routes priced
In short
About 11,741 people moved from North Carolina to Tennessee in 2024 (Census estimate, ±3,542), and about 8,763 went the other way. Between Charlotte and Nashville it is about 395 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $1,778 – $2,370 in our model, delivered in 1–3 days. 238 movers based in North Carolina hold interstate authority.
Who moves from North Carolina to Tennessee
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 11,741 people a year (±3,542), against about 8,763 (±3,119) from Tennessee to North Carolina, so Tennessee gains about 2,978 people a year on this exchange. North Carolina is the 4th-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cumberland County | Montgomery County | 892 ±496 |
| Mecklenburg County | Washington County | 243 ±233 |
| Guilford County | Davidson County | 202 ±230* |
| Madison County | Knox County | 165 ±225* |
| Orange County | Williamson County | 162 ±194* |
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.
Charlotte 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 North Carolina and Tennessee.
Cost of moving from North Carolina to Tennessee
At about 395 miles, full-service movers should land around $1,778 – $2,370 for a two-bedroom home and $2,044 – $2,725 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $1,280 – $1,706; a freight trailer is $853 – $1,138.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,333 – $1,778 | $960 – $1,280 | $640 – $853 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,600 – $2,133 | $1,152 – $1,536 | $768 – $1,024 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,778 – $2,370 | $1,280 – $1,706 | $853 – $1,138 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,044 – $2,725 | $1,472 – $1,962 | $981 – $1,308 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,311 – $3,081 | $1,664 – $2,218 | $1,109 – $1,479 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $2,666 – $3,555 | $1,920 – $2,560 | $1,280 – $1,706 |
Transport only, for an estimated 395 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 North Carolina 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte to Knoxville | ~210 mi | 1–3 days | $945 – $1,260 | $1,087 – $1,449 |
| Winston-Salem to Knoxville | ~239 mi | 1–3 days | $1,076 – $1,434 | $1,237 – $1,649 |
| Greensboro to Knoxville | ~269 mi | 1–3 days | $1,211 – $1,614 | $1,392 – $1,856 |
| Charlotte to Chattanooga | ~295 mi | 1–3 days | $1,328 – $1,770 | $1,527 – $2,036 |
| Chapel Hill to Knoxville | ~318 mi | 1–3 days | $1,431 – $1,908 | $1,646 – $2,194 |
| Durham to Knoxville | ~327 mi | 1–3 days | $1,472 – $1,962 | $1,692 – $2,256 |
| Fayetteville to Knoxville | ~332 mi | 1–3 days | $1,494 – $1,992 | $1,718 – $2,291 |
| Winston-Salem to Chattanooga | ~342 mi | 1–3 days | $1,539 – $2,052 | $1,770 – $2,360 |
| Raleigh to Knoxville | ~345 mi | 1–3 days | $1,553 – $2,070 | $1,785 – $2,380 |
| Greensboro to Chattanooga | ~371 mi | 1–3 days | $1,670 – $2,226 | $1,920 – $2,560 |
| Charlotte to Nashville | ~395 mi | 1–3 days | $1,778 – $2,370 | $2,044 – $2,725 |
| Chapel Hill to Chattanooga | ~417 mi | 3–7 days | $1,877 – $2,502 | $2,158 – $2,877 |
| Fayetteville to Chattanooga | ~418 mi | 3–7 days | $1,881 – $2,508 | $2,163 – $2,884 |
| Winston-Salem to Nashville | ~424 mi | 3–7 days | $1,908 – $2,544 | $2,194 – $2,926 |
| Durham to Chattanooga | ~427 mi | 3–7 days | $1,922 – $2,562 | $2,210 – $2,946 |
| Raleigh to Chattanooga | ~442 mi | 3–7 days | $1,989 – $2,652 | $2,287 – $3,050 |
| Greensboro to Nashville | ~454 mi | 3–7 days | $2,043 – $2,724 | $2,349 – $3,133 |
| Chapel Hill to Nashville | ~504 mi | 3–7 days | $2,268 – $3,024 | $2,608 – $3,478 |
| Durham to Nashville | ~513 mi | 3–7 days | $2,309 – $3,078 | $2,655 – $3,540 |
| Fayetteville to Nashville | ~518 mi | 3–7 days | $2,331 – $3,108 | $2,681 – $3,574 |
| Raleigh to Nashville | ~531 mi | 3–7 days | $2,390 – $3,186 | $2,748 – $3,664 |
| Charlotte to Memphis | ~606 mi | 3–7 days | $2,727 – $3,636 | $3,136 – $4,181 |
| Winston-Salem to Memphis | ~646 mi | 3–7 days | $2,907 – $3,876 | $3,343 – $4,457 |
| Greensboro to Memphis | ~676 mi | 3–7 days | $3,042 – $4,056 | $3,498 – $4,664 |
| Chapel Hill to Memphis | ~724 mi | 3–7 days | $3,258 – $4,344 | $3,747 – $4,996 |
| Fayetteville to Memphis | ~730 mi | 3–7 days | $3,285 – $4,380 | $3,778 – $5,037 |
| Durham to Memphis | ~733 mi | 3–7 days | $3,299 – $4,398 | $3,793 – $5,058 |
| Raleigh to Memphis | ~750 mi | 3–7 days | $3,375 – $4,500 | $3,881 – $5,175 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in North Carolina
115 of the 238 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 743 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 86 of 374 vehicle inspections (23.0%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 156 of 742 driver inspections (21.0%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Distance & Out of State Movers Mayzlin RelocationCharlotte, NC · USDOT 3182355 | 124 | 6 of 76 | 6 of 124 |
| Us Professional MoversFayetteville, NC · USDOT 3836891 | 51 | 11 of 27 | 8 of 51 |
| Holland Transfer CompanyStatesville, NC · USDOT 97145 | 50 | 5 of 18 | 1 of 50 |
| International Van LinesMonroe, NC · USDOT 3135836 | 27 | 1 of 12 | 6 of 27 |
| Fill UPS Moving & Logistics LLCEmerald Isle, NC · USDOT 4269134 | 27 | 2 of 15 | 8 of 27 |
| Coastal Carrier Moving & Storage CompanyWilmington, NC · USDOT 1010926 | 26 | 0 of 8 | 5 of 26 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
412 listed household-goods carriers are based in North Carolina, 238 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the North Carolina 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 North Carolina. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from North Carolina
North Carolina to Tennessee moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from North Carolina to Tennessee?
Between the two states' main cities, Charlotte and Nashville, the distance is about 395 miles. From our model that is $1,778 – $2,370 for a two-bedroom home and $2,044 – $2,725 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $1,280 – $1,706 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $853 – $1,138. Across the 28 city pairs we price between North Carolina and Tennessee, distances run from 210 to 750 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from North Carolina to Tennessee take?
Charlotte 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 North Carolina to Tennessee?
Yes. A move from North Carolina into Tennessee is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 412 listed movers based in North Carolina, 238 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within North Carolina.
What is the cheapest way to move from North Carolina to Tennessee?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $853 – $1,138 for a two-bedroom home over 395 miles against $1,778 – $2,370 with full-service movers. A container, about $1,280 – $1,706, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from North Carolina to Tennessee each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 11,741 people (±3,542) moved from North Carolina to Tennessee that year, against about 8,763 (±3,119) from Tennessee to North Carolina. That makes North Carolina the 4th-largest source of new residents for Tennessee among the states.