Moving from Tennessee to Arizona
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Nashville and Phoenix it is about 1,683 miles and 4 days on the road (about 31 hours of driving); the 28 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,420 to 1,869 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.
- ~1,683 miNashville → Phoenix
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $7,574+2-bedroom, movers
- 28City routes priced
In short
About 2,341 people moved from Tennessee to Arizona in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,305), and about 2,002 went the other way. Between Nashville and Phoenix it is about 1,683 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $7,574 – $10,098 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 132 movers based in Tennessee hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Tennessee to Arizona
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 2,341 people a year (±1,305), against about 2,002 (±981) from Arizona to Tennessee, so Arizona gains about 339 people a year on this exchange. Tennessee is the 29th-largest of the 49 states sending people to Arizona; Arizona took in about 234,819 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Davidson County | Pima County | 292 ±333* |
| Shelby County | Maricopa County | 200 ±104 |
| Davidson County | Maricopa County | 195 ±125 |
| Knox County | Maricopa County | 143 ±156* |
| Blount County | Cochise County | 81 ±75 |
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 Phoenix, 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 Arizona.
Cost of moving from Tennessee to Arizona
At about 1,683 miles, full-service movers should land around $7,574 – $10,098 for a two-bedroom home and $8,710 – $11,613 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $5,453 – $7,271; a freight trailer is $3,635 – $4,847.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $5,680 – $7,574 | $4,090 – $5,453 | $2,726 – $3,635 |
| 1 bedroom | $6,816 – $9,088 | $4,908 – $6,544 | $3,272 – $4,362 |
| 2 bedrooms | $7,574 – $10,098 | $5,453 – $7,271 | $3,635 – $4,847 |
| 3 bedrooms | $8,710 – $11,613 | $6,271 – $8,361 | $4,181 – $5,574 |
| 4 bedrooms | $9,846 – $13,127 | $7,089 – $9,452 | $4,726 – $6,301 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $11,360 – $15,147 | $8,179 – $10,906 | $5,453 – $7,271 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,683 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 Arizona
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 2 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis to Tucson | ~1,420 mi | 7–14 days | $6,390 – $8,520 | $7,348 – $9,798 |
| Memphis to Gilbert | ~1,450 mi | 7–14 days | $6,525 – $8,700 | $7,504 – $10,005 |
| Memphis to Mesa | ~1,454 mi | 7–14 days | $6,543 – $8,724 | $7,524 – $10,033 |
| Memphis to Chandler | ~1,457 mi | 7–14 days | $6,557 – $8,742 | $7,540 – $10,053 |
| Memphis to Scottsdale | ~1,459 mi | 7–14 days | $6,566 – $8,754 | $7,550 – $10,067 |
| Memphis to Tempe | ~1,461 mi | 7–14 days | $6,575 – $8,766 | $7,561 – $10,081 |
| Memphis to Phoenix | ~1,469 mi | 7–14 days | $6,611 – $8,814 | $7,602 – $10,136 |
| Nashville to Tucson | ~1,639 mi | 7–14 days | $7,376 – $9,834 | $8,482 – $11,309 |
| Nashville to Gilbert | ~1,664 mi | 7–14 days | $7,488 – $9,984 | $8,611 – $11,482 |
| Nashville to Mesa | ~1,668 mi | 7–14 days | $7,506 – $10,008 | $8,632 – $11,509 |
| Nashville to Chandler | ~1,672 mi | 7–14 days | $7,524 – $10,032 | $8,653 – $11,537 |
| Nashville to Scottsdale | ~1,672 mi | 7–14 days | $7,524 – $10,032 | $8,653 – $11,537 |
| Nashville to Tempe | ~1,675 mi | 7–14 days | $7,538 – $10,050 | $8,668 – $11,557 |
| Nashville to Phoenix | ~1,683 mi | 7–14 days | $7,574 – $10,098 | $8,710 – $11,613 |
| Chattanooga to Tucson | ~1,732 mi | 7–14 days | $7,794 – $10,392 | $8,963 – $11,951 |
| Chattanooga to Gilbert | ~1,762 mi | 7–14 days | $7,929 – $10,572 | $9,118 – $12,158 |
| Chattanooga to Mesa | ~1,766 mi | 7–14 days | $7,947 – $10,596 | $9,139 – $12,185 |
| Chattanooga to Chandler | ~1,770 mi | 7–14 days | $7,965 – $10,620 | $9,160 – $12,213 |
| Chattanooga to Scottsdale | ~1,771 mi | 7–14 days | $7,970 – $10,626 | $9,165 – $12,220 |
| Chattanooga to Tempe | ~1,773 mi | 7–14 days | $7,979 – $10,638 | $9,175 – $12,234 |
| Chattanooga to Phoenix | ~1,782 mi | 7–14 days | $8,019 – $10,692 | $9,222 – $12,296 |
| Knoxville to Tucson | ~1,824 mi | 7–14 days | $8,208 – $10,944 | $9,439 – $12,586 |
| Knoxville to Gilbert | ~1,850 mi | 7–14 days | $8,325 – $11,100 | $9,574 – $12,765 |
| Knoxville to Mesa | ~1,854 mi | 7–14 days | $8,343 – $11,124 | $9,594 – $12,793 |
| Knoxville to Chandler | ~1,858 mi | 7–14 days | $8,361 – $11,148 | $9,615 – $12,820 |
| Knoxville to Scottsdale | ~1,859 mi | 7–14 days | $8,366 – $11,154 | $9,620 – $12,827 |
| Knoxville to Tempe | ~1,861 mi | 7–14 days | $8,375 – $11,166 | $9,631 – $12,841 |
| Knoxville to Phoenix | ~1,869 mi | 7–14 days | $8,411 – $11,214 | $9,672 – $12,896 |
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 Arizona end, 366 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Arizona, moving costs in Arizona, or the reverse trip, Arizona 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 Arizona moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Tennessee to Arizona?
Between the two states' main cities, Nashville and Phoenix, the distance is about 1,683 miles. From our model that is $7,574 – $10,098 for a two-bedroom home and $8,710 – $11,613 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $5,453 – $7,271 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $3,635 – $4,847. Across the 28 city pairs we price between Tennessee and Arizona, distances run from 1,420 to 1,869 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Tennessee to Arizona take?
Nashville to Phoenix is 4 days on the road (about 31 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 Tennessee to Arizona?
Yes. A move from Tennessee into Arizona 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 Arizona?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $3,635 – $4,847 for a two-bedroom home over 1,683 miles against $7,574 – $10,098 with full-service movers. A container, about $5,453 – $7,271, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Tennessee to Arizona each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 2,341 people (±1,305) moved from Tennessee to Arizona that year, against about 2,002 (±981) from Arizona to Tennessee. That makes Tennessee the 29th-largest source of new residents for Arizona among the states.