Moving from Tennessee to Mississippi
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Nashville and Jackson it is about 385 miles and about 7 hours; the 8 city pairs we price between the two states run from 229 to 570 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.
- ~385 miNashville → Jackson
- 1–3 daysTypical transit
- $1,733+2-bedroom, movers
- 8City routes priced
In short
About 8,457 people moved from Tennessee to Mississippi in 2024 (Census estimate, ±2,868), and about 7,292 went the other way. Between Nashville and Jackson it is about 385 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $1,733 – $2,310 in our model, delivered in 1–3 days. 132 movers based in Tennessee hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Tennessee to Mississippi
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 8,457 people a year (±2,868), against about 7,292 (±2,444) from Mississippi to Tennessee, so Mississippi gains about 1,165 people a year on this exchange. Tennessee is the 2nd-largest of the 42 states sending people to Mississippi; Mississippi took in about 64,492 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Shelby County | DeSoto County | 3,849 ±780 |
| Shelby County | Lafayette County | 432 ±249 |
| Shelby County | Hinds County | 394 ±287 |
| Shelby County | Marshall County | 255 ±192 |
| Shelby County | Harrison County | 209 ±252* |
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 Jackson, 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 Mississippi.
Cost of moving from Tennessee to Mississippi
At about 385 miles, full-service movers should land around $1,733 – $2,310 for a two-bedroom home and $1,992 – $2,656 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $1,247 – $1,663; a freight trailer is $832 – $1,109.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,299 – $1,733 | $936 – $1,247 | $624 – $832 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,559 – $2,079 | $1,123 – $1,497 | $748 – $998 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,733 – $2,310 | $1,247 – $1,663 | $832 – $1,109 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,992 – $2,656 | $1,435 – $1,913 | $956 – $1,275 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,252 – $3,003 | $1,622 – $2,162 | $1,081 – $1,441 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $2,599 – $3,465 | $1,871 – $2,495 | $1,247 – $1,663 |
Transport only, for an estimated 385 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 Mississippi
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis to Jackson | ~229 mi | 1–3 days | $1,031 – $1,374 | $1,185 – $1,580 |
| Nashville to Jackson | ~385 mi | 1–3 days | $1,733 – $2,310 | $1,992 – $2,656 |
| Memphis to Gulfport | ~390 mi | 1–3 days | $1,755 – $2,340 | $2,018 – $2,691 |
| Chattanooga to Jackson | ~395 mi | 1–3 days | $1,778 – $2,370 | $2,044 – $2,725 |
| Chattanooga to Gulfport | ~456 mi | 3–7 days | $2,052 – $2,736 | $2,360 – $3,146 |
| Nashville to Gulfport | ~492 mi | 3–7 days | $2,214 – $2,952 | $2,546 – $3,395 |
| Knoxville to Jackson | ~511 mi | 3–7 days | $2,300 – $3,066 | $2,644 – $3,526 |
| Knoxville to Gulfport | ~570 mi | 3–7 days | $2,565 – $3,420 | $2,950 – $3,933 |
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 Mississippi end, 52 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Mississippi, moving costs in Mississippi, or the reverse trip, Mississippi 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 Mississippi moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Tennessee to Mississippi?
Between the two states' main cities, Nashville and Jackson, the distance is about 385 miles. From our model that is $1,733 – $2,310 for a two-bedroom home and $1,992 – $2,656 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $1,247 – $1,663 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $832 – $1,109. Across the 8 city pairs we price between Tennessee and Mississippi, distances run from 229 to 570 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Tennessee to Mississippi take?
Nashville to Jackson is about 7 hours. The move itself typically takes 1 to 3 days, because at this distance it usually travels on a dedicated truck, because the corridor is too short to be worth consolidating. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 2 to 4 weeks, 4 to 6 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Tennessee to Mississippi?
Yes. A move from Tennessee into Mississippi 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 Mississippi?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $832 – $1,109 for a two-bedroom home over 385 miles against $1,733 – $2,310 with full-service movers. A container, about $1,247 – $1,663, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Tennessee to Mississippi each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 8,457 people (±2,868) moved from Tennessee to Mississippi that year, against about 7,292 (±2,444) from Mississippi to Tennessee. That makes Tennessee the 2nd-largest source of new residents for Mississippi among the states.