Moving from New Hampshire to Tennessee
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Manchester and Nashville it is about 1,097 miles and 3 days on the road (about 20 hours of driving); the 8 city pairs we price between the two states run from 948 to 1,320 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.
- ~1,097 miManchester → Nashville
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $4,937+2-bedroom, movers
- 8City routes priced
In short
About 475 people moved from New Hampshire to Tennessee in 2024 (Census estimate, ±375), and about 230 went the other way. Between Manchester and Nashville it is about 1,097 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $4,937 – $6,582 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 37 movers based in New Hampshire hold interstate authority.
Who moves from New Hampshire to Tennessee
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 475 people a year (±375), against about 230 (±309) from Tennessee to New Hampshire, so Tennessee gains about 245 people a year on this exchange. New Hampshire is the 39th-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Hillsborough County | Maury County | 85 ±144* |
| Rockingham County | Rutherford County | 54 ±67* |
| Hillsborough County | Davidson County | 47 ±61* |
| Belknap County | Knox County | 40 ±63* |
| Hillsborough County | Sumner County | 37 ±65* |
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.
Manchester 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 New Hampshire and Tennessee.
Cost of moving from New Hampshire to Tennessee
At about 1,097 miles, full-service movers should land around $4,937 – $6,582 for a two-bedroom home and $5,677 – $7,569 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $3,554 – $4,739; a freight trailer is $2,370 – $3,159.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,702 – $4,937 | $2,666 – $3,554 | $1,777 – $2,370 |
| 1 bedroom | $4,443 – $5,924 | $3,199 – $4,265 | $2,133 – $2,843 |
| 2 bedrooms | $4,937 – $6,582 | $3,554 – $4,739 | $2,370 – $3,159 |
| 3 bedrooms | $5,677 – $7,569 | $4,087 – $5,450 | $2,725 – $3,633 |
| 4 bedrooms | $6,417 – $8,557 | $4,621 – $6,161 | $3,080 – $4,107 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $7,405 – $9,873 | $5,331 – $7,109 | $3,554 – $4,739 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,097 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 New Hampshire 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashua to Knoxville | ~948 mi | 3–7 days | $4,266 – $5,688 | $4,906 – $6,541 |
| Manchester to Knoxville | ~959 mi | 3–7 days | $4,316 – $5,754 | $4,963 – $6,617 |
| Nashua to Chattanooga | ~1,065 mi | 3–7 days | $4,793 – $6,390 | $5,511 – $7,349 |
| Manchester to Chattanooga | ~1,076 mi | 3–7 days | $4,842 – $6,456 | $5,568 – $7,424 |
| Nashua to Nashville | ~1,088 mi | 3–7 days | $4,896 – $6,528 | $5,630 – $7,507 |
| Manchester to Nashville | ~1,097 mi | 3–7 days | $4,937 – $6,582 | $5,677 – $7,569 |
| Nashua to Memphis | ~1,312 mi | 7–14 days | $5,904 – $7,872 | $6,790 – $9,053 |
| Manchester to Memphis | ~1,320 mi | 7–14 days | $5,940 – $7,920 | $6,831 – $9,108 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in New Hampshire
29 of the 37 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 154 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 10 of 79 vehicle inspections (12.7%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 21 of 154 driver inspections (13.6%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trend Moving & StorageLondonderry, NH · USDOT 3092893 | 22 | 1 of 10 | 1 of 22 |
| Preferred MoversNorth Hampton, NH · USDOT 1381627 | 16 | 0 of 5 | 1 of 16 |
| RJ Crowley Moving and StoragePlymouth, NH · USDOT 3230416 | 11 | 1 of 7 | 0 of 11 |
| Chase the MoverClaremont, NH · USDOT 1972870 | 10 | 0 of 7 | 1 of 10 |
| Millennial Moving Solutions LLCNew London, NH · USDOT 3236744 | 9 | 2 of 7 | 0 of 9 |
| Wood Bros Moving Storage LLCPortsmouth, NH · USDOT 1761858 | 7 | 2 of 2 | 1 of 7 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
40 listed household-goods carriers are based in New Hampshire, 37 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from New Hampshire
New Hampshire to Tennessee moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from New Hampshire to Tennessee?
Between the two states' main cities, Manchester and Nashville, the distance is about 1,097 miles. From our model that is $4,937 – $6,582 for a two-bedroom home and $5,677 – $7,569 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $3,554 – $4,739 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $2,370 – $3,159. Across the 8 city pairs we price between New Hampshire and Tennessee, distances run from 948 to 1,320 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from New Hampshire to Tennessee take?
Manchester 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 New Hampshire to Tennessee?
Yes. A move from New Hampshire into Tennessee is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 40 listed movers based in New Hampshire, 37 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within New Hampshire.
What is the cheapest way to move from New Hampshire to Tennessee?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $2,370 – $3,159 for a two-bedroom home over 1,097 miles against $4,937 – $6,582 with full-service movers. A container, about $3,554 – $4,739, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from New Hampshire to Tennessee each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 475 people (±375) moved from New Hampshire to Tennessee that year, against about 230 (±309) from Tennessee to New Hampshire. That makes New Hampshire the 39th-largest source of new residents for Tennessee among the states.