Moving from Tennessee to Minnesota
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Nashville and Minneapolis it is about 813 miles and 2 days on the road (about 15 hours of driving); the 12 city pairs we price between the two states run from 723 to 938 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.
- ~813 miNashville → Minneapolis
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $3,659+2-bedroom, movers
- 12City routes priced
In short
About 1,929 people moved from Tennessee to Minnesota in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,164), and about 2,272 went the other way. Between Nashville and Minneapolis it is about 813 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $3,659 – $4,878 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 132 movers based in Tennessee hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Tennessee to Minnesota
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 1,929 people a year (±1,164), against about 2,272 (±1,227) from Minnesota to Tennessee, so Minnesota loses about 343 people a year on this exchange. Tennessee is the 17th-largest of the 47 states sending people to Minnesota; Minnesota took in about 104,339 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Coffee County | Washington County | 227 ±229* |
| Davidson County | Hennepin County | 130 ±94 |
| Davidson County | Scott County | 118 ±170* |
| Rutherford County | Hennepin County | 101 ±140* |
| Davidson County | Ramsey County | 73 ±104* |
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 Minneapolis, 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 Minnesota.
Cost of moving from Tennessee to Minnesota
At about 813 miles, full-service movers should land around $3,659 – $4,878 for a two-bedroom home and $4,207 – $5,610 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $2,634 – $3,512; a freight trailer is $1,756 – $2,341.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,744 – $3,659 | $1,976 – $2,634 | $1,317 – $1,756 |
| 1 bedroom | $3,293 – $4,390 | $2,371 – $3,161 | $1,580 – $2,107 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,659 – $4,878 | $2,634 – $3,512 | $1,756 – $2,341 |
| 3 bedrooms | $4,207 – $5,610 | $3,029 – $4,039 | $2,019 – $2,693 |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,756 – $6,341 | $3,424 – $4,566 | $2,283 – $3,044 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $5,488 – $7,317 | $3,951 – $5,268 | $2,634 – $3,512 |
Transport only, for an estimated 813 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 Minnesota
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville to Rochester | ~723 mi | 3–7 days | $3,254 – $4,338 | $3,742 – $4,989 |
| Memphis to Rochester | ~731 mi | 3–7 days | $3,290 – $4,386 | $3,783 – $5,044 |
| Nashville to Saint Paul | ~806 mi | 3–7 days | $3,627 – $4,836 | $4,171 – $5,561 |
| Memphis to Saint Paul | ~812 mi | 3–7 days | $3,654 – $4,872 | $4,202 – $5,603 |
| Nashville to Minneapolis | ~813 mi | 3–7 days | $3,659 – $4,878 | $4,207 – $5,610 |
| Memphis to Minneapolis | ~816 mi | 3–7 days | $3,672 – $4,896 | $4,223 – $5,630 |
| Knoxville to Rochester | ~836 mi | 3–7 days | $3,762 – $5,016 | $4,326 – $5,768 |
| Chattanooga to Rochester | ~848 mi | 3–7 days | $3,816 – $5,088 | $4,388 – $5,851 |
| Knoxville to Saint Paul | ~916 mi | 3–7 days | $4,122 – $5,496 | $4,740 – $6,320 |
| Knoxville to Minneapolis | ~924 mi | 3–7 days | $4,158 – $5,544 | $4,782 – $6,376 |
| Chattanooga to Saint Paul | ~930 mi | 3–7 days | $4,185 – $5,580 | $4,813 – $6,417 |
| Chattanooga to Minneapolis | ~938 mi | 3–7 days | $4,221 – $5,628 | $4,854 – $6,472 |
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 Minnesota end, 273 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Minnesota, moving costs in Minnesota, or the reverse trip, Minnesota 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 Minnesota moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Tennessee to Minnesota?
Between the two states' main cities, Nashville and Minneapolis, the distance is about 813 miles. From our model that is $3,659 – $4,878 for a two-bedroom home and $4,207 – $5,610 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $2,634 – $3,512 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $1,756 – $2,341. Across the 12 city pairs we price between Tennessee and Minnesota, distances run from 723 to 938 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Tennessee to Minnesota take?
Nashville to Minneapolis is 2 days on the road (about 15 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 Minnesota?
Yes. A move from Tennessee into Minnesota 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 Minnesota?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $1,756 – $2,341 for a two-bedroom home over 813 miles against $3,659 – $4,878 with full-service movers. A container, about $2,634 – $3,512, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Tennessee to Minnesota each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 1,929 people (±1,164) moved from Tennessee to Minnesota that year, against about 2,272 (±1,227) from Minnesota to Tennessee. That makes Tennessee the 17th-largest source of new residents for Minnesota among the states.