Moving from Tennessee to Connecticut
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Nashville and Hartford it is about 990 miles and 2 days on the road (about 18 hours of driving); the 16 city pairs we price between the two states run from 772 to 1,216 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.
- ~990 miNashville → Hartford
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $4,455+2-bedroom, movers
- 16City routes priced
In short
About 606 people moved from Tennessee to Connecticut in 2024 (Census estimate, ±506), and about 1,245 went the other way. Between Nashville and Hartford it is about 990 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $4,455 – $5,940 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 132 movers based in Tennessee hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Tennessee to Connecticut
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 606 people a year (±506), against about 1,245 (±872) from Connecticut to Tennessee, so Connecticut loses about 639 people a year on this exchange. Tennessee is the 25th-largest of the 43 states sending people to Connecticut; Connecticut took in about 82,002 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Shelby County | New London County | 269 ±376* |
| Davidson County | New Haven County | 88 ±101* |
| Williamson County | Fairfield County | 87 ±96* |
| Shelby County | Fairfield County | 65 ±74* |
| Rutherford County | Hartford County | 41 ±50* |
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 Hartford, 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 Connecticut.
Cost of moving from Tennessee to Connecticut
At about 990 miles, full-service movers should land around $4,455 – $5,940 for a two-bedroom home and $5,123 – $6,831 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $3,208 – $4,277; a freight trailer is $2,138 – $2,851.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,341 – $4,455 | $2,406 – $3,208 | $1,604 – $2,138 |
| 1 bedroom | $4,010 – $5,346 | $2,887 – $3,849 | $1,925 – $2,566 |
| 2 bedrooms | $4,455 – $5,940 | $3,208 – $4,277 | $2,138 – $2,851 |
| 3 bedrooms | $5,123 – $6,831 | $3,689 – $4,918 | $2,459 – $3,279 |
| 4 bedrooms | $5,792 – $7,722 | $4,170 – $5,560 | $2,780 – $3,707 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $6,683 – $8,910 | $4,811 – $6,415 | $3,208 – $4,277 |
Transport only, for an estimated 990 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 Connecticut
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knoxville to Stamford | ~772 mi | 3–7 days | $3,474 – $4,632 | $3,995 – $5,327 |
| Knoxville to Bridgeport | ~795 mi | 3–7 days | $3,578 – $4,770 | $4,114 – $5,485 |
| Knoxville to New Haven | ~814 mi | 3–7 days | $3,663 – $4,884 | $4,212 – $5,617 |
| Knoxville to Hartford | ~845 mi | 3–7 days | $3,803 – $5,070 | $4,373 – $5,830 |
| Chattanooga to Stamford | ~889 mi | 3–7 days | $4,001 – $5,334 | $4,601 – $6,134 |
| Chattanooga to Bridgeport | ~912 mi | 3–7 days | $4,104 – $5,472 | $4,720 – $6,293 |
| Nashville to Stamford | ~920 mi | 3–7 days | $4,140 – $5,520 | $4,761 – $6,348 |
| Chattanooga to New Haven | ~931 mi | 3–7 days | $4,190 – $5,586 | $4,818 – $6,424 |
| Nashville to Bridgeport | ~944 mi | 3–7 days | $4,248 – $5,664 | $4,885 – $6,514 |
| Nashville to New Haven | ~962 mi | 3–7 days | $4,329 – $5,772 | $4,978 – $6,638 |
| Chattanooga to Hartford | ~963 mi | 3–7 days | $4,334 – $5,778 | $4,984 – $6,645 |
| Nashville to Hartford | ~990 mi | 3–7 days | $4,455 – $5,940 | $5,123 – $6,831 |
| Memphis to Stamford | ~1,148 mi | 3–7 days | $5,166 – $6,888 | $5,941 – $7,921 |
| Memphis to Bridgeport | ~1,171 mi | 3–7 days | $5,270 – $7,026 | $6,060 – $8,080 |
| Memphis to New Haven | ~1,189 mi | 3–7 days | $5,351 – $7,134 | $6,153 – $8,204 |
| Memphis to Hartford | ~1,216 mi | 7–14 days | $5,472 – $7,296 | $6,293 – $8,390 |
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 Connecticut end, 168 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Connecticut, moving costs in Connecticut, or the reverse trip, Connecticut 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 Connecticut moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Tennessee to Connecticut?
Between the two states' main cities, Nashville and Hartford, the distance is about 990 miles. From our model that is $4,455 – $5,940 for a two-bedroom home and $5,123 – $6,831 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $3,208 – $4,277 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $2,138 – $2,851. Across the 16 city pairs we price between Tennessee and Connecticut, distances run from 772 to 1,216 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Tennessee to Connecticut take?
Nashville to Hartford is 2 days on the road (about 18 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 Connecticut?
Yes. A move from Tennessee into Connecticut 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 Connecticut?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $2,138 – $2,851 for a two-bedroom home over 990 miles against $4,455 – $5,940 with full-service movers. A container, about $3,208 – $4,277, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Tennessee to Connecticut each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 606 people (±506) moved from Tennessee to Connecticut that year, against about 1,245 (±872) from Connecticut to Tennessee. That makes Tennessee the 25th-largest source of new residents for Connecticut among the states.