Moving from Tennessee to Alabama
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Nashville and Birmingham it is about 213 miles and about 4 hours; the 16 city pairs we price between the two states run from 88 to 507 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.
- ~213 miNashville → Birmingham
- 1–3 daysTypical transit
- $959+2-bedroom, movers
- 16City routes priced
In short
About 11,339 people moved from Tennessee to Alabama in 2024 (Census estimate, ±2,639), and about 9,789 went the other way. Between Nashville and Birmingham it is about 213 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $959 – $1,278 in our model, delivered in 1–3 days. 132 movers based in Tennessee hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Tennessee to Alabama
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 11,339 people a year (±2,639), against about 9,789 (±2,113) from Alabama to Tennessee, so Alabama gains about 1,550 people a year on this exchange. Tennessee is the 3rd-largest of the 48 states sending people to Alabama; Alabama took in about 119,767 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln County | Madison County | 383 ±216 |
| Hamilton County | Mobile County | 254 ±325* |
| Hamilton County | Madison County | 252 ±182 |
| Shelby County | Tuscaloosa County | 244 ±96 |
| Montgomery County | Madison County | 196 ±134 |
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.
Nashville to Birmingham, 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 Tennessee and Alabama.
Cost of moving from Tennessee to Alabama
At about 213 miles, full-service movers should land around $959 – $1,278 for a two-bedroom home and $1,102 – $1,470 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $690 – $920; a freight trailer is $460 – $613.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $719 – $959 | $518 – $690 | $345 – $460 |
| 1 bedroom | $863 – $1,150 | $621 – $828 | $414 – $552 |
| 2 bedrooms | $959 – $1,278 | $690 – $920 | $460 – $613 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,102 – $1,470 | $794 – $1,058 | $529 – $705 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,246 – $1,661 | $897 – $1,196 | $598 – $797 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $1,438 – $1,917 | $1,035 – $1,380 | $690 – $920 |
Transport only, for an estimated 213 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 Tennessee to Alabama
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 8 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga to Huntsville | ~88 mi | Same day | $455 – $733 | $759 – $1,344 |
| Nashville to Huntsville | ~116 mi | 1–3 days | $522 – $696 | $600 – $800 |
| Chattanooga to Birmingham | ~158 mi | 1–3 days | $711 – $948 | $818 – $1,090 |
| Knoxville to Huntsville | ~201 mi | 1–3 days | $905 – $1,206 | $1,040 – $1,387 |
| Nashville to Birmingham | ~213 mi | 1–3 days | $959 – $1,278 | $1,102 – $1,470 |
| Chattanooga to Montgomery | ~225 mi | 1–3 days | $1,013 – $1,350 | $1,164 – $1,553 |
| Memphis to Huntsville | ~231 mi | 1–3 days | $1,040 – $1,386 | $1,195 – $1,594 |
| Memphis to Birmingham | ~253 mi | 1–3 days | $1,139 – $1,518 | $1,309 – $1,746 |
| Knoxville to Birmingham | ~274 mi | 1–3 days | $1,233 – $1,644 | $1,418 – $1,891 |
| Nashville to Montgomery | ~306 mi | 1–3 days | $1,377 – $1,836 | $1,584 – $2,111 |
| Knoxville to Montgomery | ~330 mi | 1–3 days | $1,485 – $1,980 | $1,708 – $2,277 |
| Memphis to Montgomery | ~335 mi | 1–3 days | $1,508 – $2,010 | $1,734 – $2,311 |
| Memphis to Mobile | ~384 mi | 1–3 days | $1,728 – $2,304 | $1,987 – $2,650 |
| Chattanooga to Mobile | ~397 mi | 1–3 days | $1,787 – $2,382 | $2,054 – $2,739 |
| Nashville to Mobile | ~449 mi | 3–7 days | $2,021 – $2,694 | $2,324 – $3,098 |
| Knoxville to Mobile | ~507 mi | 3–7 days | $2,282 – $3,042 | $2,624 – $3,498 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Tennessee
70 of the 132 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 480 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 50 of 273 vehicle inspections (18.3%), about the same as the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 105 of 479 driver inspections (21.9%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Talent's Moving & Storage IncChattanooga, TN · USDOT 3854391 | 52 | 9 of 34 | 10 of 52 |
| Colonial Van Lines IncClarkrange, TN · USDOT 4071435 | 33 | 4 of 16 | 1 of 33 |
| Big League Movers IncMemphis, TN · USDOT 1999318 | 31 | 3 of 20 | 12 of 31 |
| Boundless Moving and StorageCleveland, TN · USDOT 2798532 | 27 | 1 of 16 | 6 of 27 |
| Rowe Transfer IncKnoxville, TN · USDOT 1079919 | 25 | 3 of 13 | 0 of 25 |
| Justpro Moving LLCSpring Hill, TN · USDOT 3925031 | 20 | 1 of 10 | 3 of 20 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
266 listed household-goods carriers are based in Tennessee, 132 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Tennessee directory ranks them. At the Alabama end, 168 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Alabama, moving costs in Alabama, or the reverse trip, Alabama to Tennessee. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Tennessee
Tennessee to Alabama moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Tennessee to Alabama?
Between the two states' main cities, Nashville and Birmingham, the distance is about 213 miles. From our model that is $959 – $1,278 for a two-bedroom home and $1,102 – $1,470 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $690 – $920 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $460 – $613. Across the 16 city pairs we price between Tennessee and Alabama, distances run from 88 to 507 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Tennessee to Alabama take?
Nashville to Birmingham is about 4 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 Tennessee to Alabama?
Yes. A move from Tennessee into Alabama is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 266 listed movers based in Tennessee, 132 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Tennessee.
What is the cheapest way to move from Tennessee to Alabama?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $460 – $613 for a two-bedroom home over 213 miles against $959 – $1,278 with full-service movers. A container, about $690 – $920, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Tennessee to Alabama each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 11,339 people (±2,639) moved from Tennessee to Alabama that year, against about 9,789 (±2,113) from Alabama to Tennessee. That makes Tennessee the 3rd-largest source of new residents for Alabama among the states.