Moving from Tennessee to Colorado
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Nashville and Denver it is about 1,190 miles and 3 days on the road (about 22 hours of driving); the 16 city pairs we price between the two states run from 995 to 1,384 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.
- ~1,190 miNashville → Denver
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $5,355+2-bedroom, movers
- 16City routes priced
In short
About 3,653 people moved from Tennessee to Colorado in 2024 (Census estimate, ±2,007), and about 3,980 went the other way. Between Nashville and Denver it is about 1,190 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $5,355 – $7,140 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 132 movers based in Tennessee hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Tennessee to Colorado
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 3,653 people a year (±2,007), against about 3,980 (±1,698) from Colorado to Tennessee, so Colorado loses about 327 people a year on this exchange. Tennessee is the 16th-largest of the 47 states sending people to Colorado; Colorado took in about 181,683 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Montgomery County | El Paso County | 398 ±302 |
| Hamilton County | El Paso County | 261 ±201 |
| Davidson County | Denver County | 249 ±152 |
| Knox County | Jefferson County | 165 ±206* |
| Campbell County | Otero County | 103 ±156* |
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 Denver, 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 Colorado.
Cost of moving from Tennessee to Colorado
At about 1,190 miles, full-service movers should land around $5,355 – $7,140 for a two-bedroom home and $6,158 – $8,211 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $3,856 – $5,141; a freight trailer is $2,570 – $3,427.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,016 – $5,355 | $2,892 – $3,856 | $1,928 – $2,570 |
| 1 bedroom | $4,820 – $6,426 | $3,470 – $4,627 | $2,313 – $3,084 |
| 2 bedrooms | $5,355 – $7,140 | $3,856 – $5,141 | $2,570 – $3,427 |
| 3 bedrooms | $6,158 – $8,211 | $4,434 – $5,912 | $2,956 – $3,941 |
| 4 bedrooms | $6,962 – $9,282 | $5,012 – $6,683 | $3,342 – $4,455 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $8,033 – $10,710 | $5,783 – $7,711 | $3,856 – $5,141 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,190 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 Colorado
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 4 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis to Colorado Springs | ~995 mi | 3–7 days | $4,478 – $5,970 | $5,149 – $6,866 |
| Memphis to Aurora | ~1,016 mi | 3–7 days | $4,572 – $6,096 | $5,258 – $7,010 |
| Memphis to Denver | ~1,023 mi | 3–7 days | $4,604 – $6,138 | $5,294 – $7,059 |
| Memphis to Fort Collins | ~1,048 mi | 3–7 days | $4,716 – $6,288 | $5,423 – $7,231 |
| Nashville to Colorado Springs | ~1,172 mi | 3–7 days | $5,274 – $7,032 | $6,065 – $8,087 |
| Nashville to Aurora | ~1,183 mi | 3–7 days | $5,324 – $7,098 | $6,122 – $8,163 |
| Nashville to Denver | ~1,190 mi | 3–7 days | $5,355 – $7,140 | $6,158 – $8,211 |
| Nashville to Fort Collins | ~1,206 mi | 7–14 days | $5,427 – $7,236 | $6,241 – $8,321 |
| Chattanooga to Colorado Springs | ~1,290 mi | 7–14 days | $5,805 – $7,740 | $6,676 – $8,901 |
| Chattanooga to Aurora | ~1,305 mi | 7–14 days | $5,873 – $7,830 | $6,753 – $9,004 |
| Chattanooga to Denver | ~1,312 mi | 7–14 days | $5,904 – $7,872 | $6,790 – $9,053 |
| Chattanooga to Fort Collins | ~1,330 mi | 7–14 days | $5,985 – $7,980 | $6,883 – $9,177 |
| Knoxville to Colorado Springs | ~1,355 mi | 7–14 days | $6,098 – $8,130 | $7,012 – $9,349 |
| Knoxville to Aurora | ~1,364 mi | 7–14 days | $6,138 – $8,184 | $7,059 – $9,412 |
| Knoxville to Denver | ~1,371 mi | 7–14 days | $6,170 – $8,226 | $7,095 – $9,460 |
| Knoxville to Fort Collins | ~1,384 mi | 7–14 days | $6,228 – $8,304 | $7,162 – $9,550 |
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 Colorado end, 498 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Colorado, moving costs in Colorado, or the reverse trip, Colorado 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 Colorado moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Tennessee to Colorado?
Between the two states' main cities, Nashville and Denver, the distance is about 1,190 miles. From our model that is $5,355 – $7,140 for a two-bedroom home and $6,158 – $8,211 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $3,856 – $5,141 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $2,570 – $3,427. Across the 16 city pairs we price between Tennessee and Colorado, distances run from 995 to 1,384 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Tennessee to Colorado take?
Nashville to Denver is 3 days on the road (about 22 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 Tennessee to Colorado?
Yes. A move from Tennessee into Colorado 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 Colorado?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $2,570 – $3,427 for a two-bedroom home over 1,190 miles against $5,355 – $7,140 with full-service movers. A container, about $3,856 – $5,141, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Tennessee to Colorado each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 3,653 people (±2,007) moved from Tennessee to Colorado that year, against about 3,980 (±1,698) from Colorado to Tennessee. That makes Tennessee the 16th-largest source of new residents for Colorado among the states.