Moving from Tennessee to Massachusetts
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Nashville and Boston it is about 1,098 miles and 3 days on the road (about 20 hours of driving); the 12 city pairs we price between the two states run from 864 to 1,323 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.
- ~1,098 miNashville → Boston
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $4,941+2-bedroom, movers
- 12City routes priced
In short
About 1,554 people moved from Tennessee to Massachusetts in 2024 (Census estimate, ±805), and about 3,884 went the other way. Between Nashville and Boston it is about 1,098 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $4,941 – $6,588 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 132 movers based in Tennessee hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Tennessee to Massachusetts
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 1,554 people a year (±805), against about 3,884 (±1,603) from Massachusetts to Tennessee, so Massachusetts loses about 2,330 people a year on this exchange. Tennessee is the 23rd-largest of the 44 states sending people to Massachusetts; Massachusetts took in about 151,762 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Davidson County | Middlesex County | 134 ±75 |
| Knox County | Plymouth County | 120 ±159* |
| Davidson County | Worcester County | 83 ±83* |
| Sumner County | Essex County | 81 ±131* |
| Sevier County | Bristol County | 79 ±126* |
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 Boston, 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 Massachusetts.
Cost of moving from Tennessee to Massachusetts
At about 1,098 miles, full-service movers should land around $4,941 – $6,588 for a two-bedroom home and $5,682 – $7,576 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $3,558 – $4,743; a freight trailer is $2,372 – $3,162.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,706 – $4,941 | $2,668 – $3,558 | $1,779 – $2,372 |
| 1 bedroom | $4,447 – $5,929 | $3,202 – $4,269 | $2,135 – $2,846 |
| 2 bedrooms | $4,941 – $6,588 | $3,558 – $4,743 | $2,372 – $3,162 |
| 3 bedrooms | $5,682 – $7,576 | $4,091 – $5,455 | $2,727 – $3,637 |
| 4 bedrooms | $6,423 – $8,564 | $4,625 – $6,166 | $3,083 – $4,111 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $7,412 – $9,882 | $5,336 – $7,115 | $3,558 – $4,743 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,098 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 Massachusetts
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 Springfield | ~864 mi | 3–7 days | $3,888 – $5,184 | $4,471 – $5,962 |
| Knoxville to Worcester | ~911 mi | 3–7 days | $4,100 – $5,466 | $4,714 – $6,286 |
| Knoxville to Boston | ~953 mi | 3–7 days | $4,289 – $5,718 | $4,932 – $6,576 |
| Chattanooga to Springfield | ~981 mi | 3–7 days | $4,415 – $5,886 | $5,077 – $6,769 |
| Nashville to Springfield | ~1,006 mi | 3–7 days | $4,527 – $6,036 | $5,206 – $6,941 |
| Chattanooga to Worcester | ~1,028 mi | 3–7 days | $4,626 – $6,168 | $5,320 – $7,093 |
| Nashville to Worcester | ~1,054 mi | 3–7 days | $4,743 – $6,324 | $5,454 – $7,273 |
| Chattanooga to Boston | ~1,070 mi | 3–7 days | $4,815 – $6,420 | $5,537 – $7,383 |
| Nashville to Boston | ~1,098 mi | 3–7 days | $4,941 – $6,588 | $5,682 – $7,576 |
| Memphis to Springfield | ~1,231 mi | 7–14 days | $5,540 – $7,386 | $6,370 – $8,494 |
| Memphis to Worcester | ~1,279 mi | 7–14 days | $5,756 – $7,674 | $6,619 – $8,825 |
| Memphis to Boston | ~1,323 mi | 7–14 days | $5,954 – $7,938 | $6,847 – $9,129 |
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 Massachusetts end, 325 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Massachusetts, moving costs in Massachusetts, or the reverse trip, Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Tennessee to Massachusetts?
Between the two states' main cities, Nashville and Boston, the distance is about 1,098 miles. From our model that is $4,941 – $6,588 for a two-bedroom home and $5,682 – $7,576 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $3,558 – $4,743 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $2,372 – $3,162. Across the 12 city pairs we price between Tennessee and Massachusetts, distances run from 864 to 1,323 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Tennessee to Massachusetts take?
Nashville to Boston is 3 days on the road (about 20 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 Massachusetts?
Yes. A move from Tennessee into Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $2,372 – $3,162 for a two-bedroom home over 1,098 miles against $4,941 – $6,588 with full-service movers. A container, about $3,558 – $4,743, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Tennessee to Massachusetts each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 1,554 people (±805) moved from Tennessee to Massachusetts that year, against about 3,884 (±1,603) from Massachusetts to Tennessee. That makes Tennessee the 23rd-largest source of new residents for Massachusetts among the states.