Moving from Oregon to Tennessee
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Portland and Nashville it is about 2,292 miles and 5 days on the road (about 42 hours of driving); the 12 city pairs we price between the two states run from 2,152 to 2,478 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.
- ~2,292 miPortland → Nashville
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $10,314+2-bedroom, movers
- 12City routes priced
In short
About 1,037 people moved from Oregon to Tennessee in 2024 (Census estimate, ±714), and about 564 went the other way. Between Portland and Nashville it is about 2,292 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $10,314 – $13,752 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 77 movers based in Oregon hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Oregon to Tennessee
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 1,037 people a year (±714), against about 564 (±524) from Tennessee to Oregon, so Tennessee gains about 473 people a year on this exchange. Oregon is the 34th-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Clackamas County | Rutherford County | 215 ±263* |
| Multnomah County | Anderson County | 161 ±225* |
| Jackson County | Robertson County | 152 ±203* |
| Benton County | Warren County | 146 ±225* |
| Multnomah County | Davidson County | 133 ±77 |
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.
Portland 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 Oregon and Tennessee.
Cost of moving from Oregon to Tennessee
At about 2,292 miles, full-service movers should land around $10,314 – $13,752 for a two-bedroom home and $11,861 – $15,815 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $7,426 – $9,901; a freight trailer is $4,951 – $6,601.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $7,736 – $10,314 | $5,570 – $7,426 | $3,713 – $4,951 |
| 1 bedroom | $9,283 – $12,377 | $6,683 – $8,911 | $4,456 – $5,941 |
| 2 bedrooms | $10,314 – $13,752 | $7,426 – $9,901 | $4,951 – $6,601 |
| 3 bedrooms | $11,861 – $15,815 | $8,540 – $11,387 | $5,693 – $7,591 |
| 4 bedrooms | $13,408 – $17,878 | $9,654 – $12,872 | $6,436 – $8,581 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $15,471 – $20,628 | $11,139 – $14,852 | $7,426 – $9,901 |
Transport only, for an estimated 2,292 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 Oregon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland to Memphis | ~2,152 mi | 7–14 days | $9,684 – $12,912 | $11,137 – $14,849 |
| Eugene to Memphis | ~2,156 mi | 7–14 days | $9,702 – $12,936 | $11,157 – $14,876 |
| Salem to Memphis | ~2,164 mi | 7–14 days | $9,738 – $12,984 | $11,199 – $14,932 |
| Portland to Nashville | ~2,292 mi | 7–14 days | $10,314 – $13,752 | $11,861 – $15,815 |
| Eugene to Nashville | ~2,306 mi | 7–14 days | $10,377 – $13,836 | $11,934 – $15,911 |
| Salem to Nashville | ~2,308 mi | 7–14 days | $10,386 – $13,848 | $11,944 – $15,925 |
| Portland to Chattanooga | ~2,421 mi | 7–14 days | $10,895 – $14,526 | $12,529 – $16,705 |
| Eugene to Chattanooga | ~2,433 mi | 7–14 days | $10,949 – $14,598 | $12,591 – $16,788 |
| Salem to Chattanooga | ~2,436 mi | 7–14 days | $10,962 – $14,616 | $12,606 – $16,808 |
| Portland to Knoxville | ~2,461 mi | 7–14 days | $11,075 – $14,766 | $12,736 – $16,981 |
| Eugene to Knoxville | ~2,478 mi | 7–14 days | $11,151 – $14,868 | $12,824 – $17,098 |
| Salem to Knoxville | ~2,478 mi | 7–14 days | $11,151 – $14,868 | $12,824 – $17,098 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Oregon
50 of the 77 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 342 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 39 of 225 vehicle inspections (17.3%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 60 of 336 driver inspections (17.9%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Service MovingPortland, OR · USDOT 1863079 | 78 | 8 of 46 | 6 of 78 |
| PDX Movers LLCTualatin, OR · USDOT 2353055 | 34 | 3 of 29 | 0 of 34 |
| Terminal Transfer IncPortland, OR · USDOT 59571 | 22 | 4 of 16 | 0 of 22 |
| CBC MovingPortland, OR · USDOT 1598972 | 16 | 2 of 7 | 4 of 16 |
| Gentle John's Moving & StorageClackamas, OR · USDOT 3443547 | 13 | 0 of 9 | 2 of 8 |
| Willamette Valley Moving IncPortland, OR · USDOT 945885 | 12 | 0 of 5 | 0 of 12 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
167 listed household-goods carriers are based in Oregon, 77 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Oregon 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 Oregon. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Oregon
Oregon to Tennessee moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Oregon to Tennessee?
Between the two states' main cities, Portland and Nashville, the distance is about 2,292 miles. From our model that is $10,314 – $13,752 for a two-bedroom home and $11,861 – $15,815 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $7,426 – $9,901 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $4,951 – $6,601. Across the 12 city pairs we price between Oregon and Tennessee, distances run from 2,152 to 2,478 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Oregon to Tennessee take?
Portland to Nashville is 5 days on the road (about 42 hours of driving). The move itself typically takes 7 to 14 days, because at this distance it usually travels on a consolidated load sharing trailer space with other households. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Oregon to Tennessee?
Yes. A move from Oregon into Tennessee is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 167 listed movers based in Oregon, 77 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Oregon.
What is the cheapest way to move from Oregon to Tennessee?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $4,951 – $6,601 for a two-bedroom home over 2,292 miles against $10,314 – $13,752 with full-service movers. A container, about $7,426 – $9,901, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Oregon to Tennessee each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 1,037 people (±714) moved from Oregon to Tennessee that year, against about 564 (±524) from Tennessee to Oregon. That makes Oregon the 34th-largest source of new residents for Tennessee among the states.