Moving from Tennessee to Louisiana
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Nashville and New Orleans it is about 547 miles and about 10 hours; the 16 city pairs we price between the two states run from 326 to 717 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.
- ~547 miNashville → New Orleans
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $2,462+2-bedroom, movers
- 16City routes priced
In short
About 1,241 people moved from Tennessee to Louisiana in 2024 (Census estimate, ±882), and about 3,339 went the other way. Between Nashville and New Orleans it is about 547 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $2,462 – $3,282 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 132 movers based in Tennessee hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Tennessee to Louisiana
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 1,241 people a year (±882), against about 3,339 (±1,898) from Louisiana to Tennessee, so Louisiana loses about 2,098 people a year on this exchange. Tennessee is the 17th-largest of the 43 states sending people to Louisiana; Louisiana took in about 70,992 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Davidson County | Ascension Parish | 824 ±840* |
| Montgomery County | Vernon Parish | 270 ±215 |
| Sevier County | St. Tammany Parish | 161 ±225* |
| Shelby County | East Baton Rouge Parish | 151 ±76 |
| Jackson County | East Baton Rouge Parish | 94 ±67 |
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 New Orleans, 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 Louisiana.
Cost of moving from Tennessee to Louisiana
At about 547 miles, full-service movers should land around $2,462 – $3,282 for a two-bedroom home and $2,831 – $3,774 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $1,772 – $2,363; a freight trailer is $1,182 – $1,575.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,846 – $2,462 | $1,329 – $1,772 | $886 – $1,182 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,215 – $2,954 | $1,595 – $2,127 | $1,063 – $1,418 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,462 – $3,282 | $1,772 – $2,363 | $1,182 – $1,575 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,831 – $3,774 | $2,038 – $2,717 | $1,359 – $1,812 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,200 – $4,267 | $2,304 – $3,072 | $1,536 – $2,048 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $3,692 – $4,923 | $2,658 – $3,545 | $1,772 – $2,363 |
Transport only, for an estimated 547 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 Louisiana
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 3 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis to Shreveport | ~326 mi | 1–3 days | $1,467 – $1,956 | $1,687 – $2,249 |
| Memphis to Baton Rouge | ~386 mi | 1–3 days | $1,737 – $2,316 | $1,998 – $2,663 |
| Memphis to New Orleans | ~418 mi | 3–7 days | $1,881 – $2,508 | $2,163 – $2,884 |
| Memphis to Lafayette | ~420 mi | 3–7 days | $1,890 – $2,520 | $2,173 – $2,898 |
| Chattanooga to New Orleans | ~522 mi | 3–7 days | $2,349 – $3,132 | $2,701 – $3,602 |
| Chattanooga to Baton Rouge | ~544 mi | 3–7 days | $2,448 – $3,264 | $2,815 – $3,754 |
| Nashville to New Orleans | ~547 mi | 3–7 days | $2,462 – $3,282 | $2,831 – $3,774 |
| Nashville to Baton Rouge | ~548 mi | 3–7 days | $2,466 – $3,288 | $2,836 – $3,781 |
| Nashville to Shreveport | ~549 mi | 3–7 days | $2,471 – $3,294 | $2,841 – $3,788 |
| Nashville to Lafayette | ~596 mi | 3–7 days | $2,682 – $3,576 | $3,084 – $4,112 |
| Chattanooga to Lafayette | ~600 mi | 3–7 days | $2,700 – $3,600 | $3,105 – $4,140 |
| Chattanooga to Shreveport | ~601 mi | 3–7 days | $2,705 – $3,606 | $3,110 – $4,147 |
| Knoxville to New Orleans | ~638 mi | 3–7 days | $2,871 – $3,828 | $3,302 – $4,402 |
| Knoxville to Baton Rouge | ~661 mi | 3–7 days | $2,975 – $3,966 | $3,421 – $4,561 |
| Knoxville to Shreveport | ~711 mi | 3–7 days | $3,200 – $4,266 | $3,679 – $4,906 |
| Knoxville to Lafayette | ~717 mi | 3–7 days | $3,227 – $4,302 | $3,710 – $4,947 |
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 Louisiana end, 70 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Louisiana, moving costs in Louisiana, or the reverse trip, Louisiana 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 Louisiana moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Tennessee to Louisiana?
Between the two states' main cities, Nashville and New Orleans, the distance is about 547 miles. From our model that is $2,462 – $3,282 for a two-bedroom home and $2,831 – $3,774 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $1,772 – $2,363 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $1,182 – $1,575. Across the 16 city pairs we price between Tennessee and Louisiana, distances run from 326 to 717 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Tennessee to Louisiana take?
Nashville to New Orleans is about 10 hours. 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 Louisiana?
Yes. A move from Tennessee into Louisiana 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 Louisiana?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $1,182 – $1,575 for a two-bedroom home over 547 miles against $2,462 – $3,282 with full-service movers. A container, about $1,772 – $2,363, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Tennessee to Louisiana each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 1,241 people (±882) moved from Tennessee to Louisiana that year, against about 3,339 (±1,898) from Louisiana to Tennessee. That makes Tennessee the 17th-largest source of new residents for Louisiana among the states.