Moving from Nebraska to Tennessee
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Omaha and Nashville it is about 707 miles and 2 days on the road (about 13 hours of driving); the 8 city pairs we price between the two states run from 617 to 896 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.
- ~707 miOmaha → Nashville
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $3,182+2-bedroom, movers
- 8City routes priced
In short
About 319 people moved from Nebraska to Tennessee in 2024 (Census estimate, ±545), and about 443 went the other way. Between Omaha and Nashville it is about 707 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $3,182 – $4,242 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 38 movers based in Nebraska hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Nebraska to Tennessee
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 319 people a year (±545), against about 443 (±514) from Tennessee to Nebraska, so Tennessee loses about 124 people a year on this exchange. Nebraska is the 42nd-largest of the 46 states sending people to Tennessee; Tennessee took in about 191,844 from other states in all. The margin of error is as large as the estimate, so read it as a handful of households rather than a count.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County | Dyer County | 273 ±404* |
| Cedar County | Shelby County | 121 ±208* |
| Douglas County | Davidson County | 109 ±124* |
| Johnson County | Dickson County | 59 ±95* |
| Douglas County | Montgomery County | 58 ±93* |
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.
Omaha 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 Nebraska and Tennessee.
Cost of moving from Nebraska to Tennessee
At about 707 miles, full-service movers should land around $3,182 – $4,242 for a two-bedroom home and $3,659 – $4,878 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $2,291 – $3,054; a freight trailer is $1,527 – $2,036.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,386 – $3,182 | $1,718 – $2,291 | $1,145 – $1,527 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,863 – $3,818 | $2,062 – $2,749 | $1,374 – $1,833 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,182 – $4,242 | $2,291 – $3,054 | $1,527 – $2,036 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,659 – $4,878 | $2,634 – $3,512 | $1,756 – $2,342 |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,136 – $5,515 | $2,978 – $3,971 | $1,985 – $2,647 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $4,772 – $6,363 | $3,436 – $4,581 | $2,291 – $3,054 |
Transport only, for an estimated 707 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 Nebraska 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha to Memphis | ~617 mi | 3–7 days | $2,777 – $3,702 | $3,193 – $4,257 |
| Lincoln to Memphis | ~622 mi | 3–7 days | $2,799 – $3,732 | $3,219 – $4,292 |
| Omaha to Nashville | ~707 mi | 3–7 days | $3,182 – $4,242 | $3,659 – $4,878 |
| Lincoln to Nashville | ~729 mi | 3–7 days | $3,281 – $4,374 | $3,773 – $5,030 |
| Omaha to Chattanooga | ~838 mi | 3–7 days | $3,771 – $5,028 | $4,337 – $5,782 |
| Lincoln to Chattanooga | ~859 mi | 3–7 days | $3,866 – $5,154 | $4,445 – $5,927 |
| Omaha to Knoxville | ~867 mi | 3–7 days | $3,902 – $5,202 | $4,487 – $5,982 |
| Lincoln to Knoxville | ~896 mi | 3–7 days | $4,032 – $5,376 | $4,637 – $6,182 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Nebraska
25 of the 38 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 252 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 24 of 102 vehicle inspections (23.5%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 15 of 252 driver inspections (6.0%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| N & W Transfer IncPlattsmouth, NE · USDOT 53226 | 73 | 6 of 24 | 0 of 73 |
| Ford Storage & Moving CompanyOmaha, NE · USDOT 563314 | 73 | 6 of 29 | 1 of 73 |
| Second to None MovingOmaha, NE · USDOT 1791230 | 15 | 0 of 4 | 1 of 15 |
| Cornhusker Moving Group IncOmaha, NE · USDOT 1015106 | 12 | 1 of 4 | 0 of 12 |
| Firefighters on the MovePapillion, NE · USDOT 1686194 | 10 | 0 of 3 | 1 of 10 |
| American Eagle Van Lines IncNorfolk, NE · USDOT 256825 | 10 | 2 of 7 | 0 of 10 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
73 listed household-goods carriers are based in Nebraska, 38 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Nebraska 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 Nebraska. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Nebraska
Nebraska to Tennessee moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Nebraska to Tennessee?
Between the two states' main cities, Omaha and Nashville, the distance is about 707 miles. From our model that is $3,182 – $4,242 for a two-bedroom home and $3,659 – $4,878 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $2,291 – $3,054 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $1,527 – $2,036. Across the 8 city pairs we price between Nebraska and Tennessee, distances run from 617 to 896 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Nebraska to Tennessee take?
Omaha to Nashville is 2 days on the road (about 13 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 Nebraska to Tennessee?
Yes. A move from Nebraska into Tennessee is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 73 listed movers based in Nebraska, 38 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Nebraska.
What is the cheapest way to move from Nebraska to Tennessee?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $1,527 – $2,036 for a two-bedroom home over 707 miles against $3,182 – $4,242 with full-service movers. A container, about $2,291 – $3,054, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Nebraska to Tennessee each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 319 people (±545) moved from Nebraska to Tennessee that year, against about 443 (±514) from Tennessee to Nebraska. That makes Nebraska the 42nd-largest source of new residents for Tennessee among the states.