Moving from Nashville, TN to Jackson, MS
About 385 miles across a state line, from Tennessee into Mississippi, so the federal interstate rules apply from the first quote.
Distance estimated from city coordinates; the calculator measures your exact route. Prices from our published model, not quotes.
In short
Moving from Nashville, TN to Jackson, MS covers about 385 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $1,733 – $2,310 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 1 to 3 days. About 7 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A short interstate haul: 385 miles, about 7 hours of driving. Long enough to be priced on weight, short enough that most carriers run it on a dedicated truck rather than pooling your goods with other shipments — a two-bedroom home typically runs $1,733 – $2,310. That means a tight delivery date and far less handling.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- about 7 hours
- Usually moves on
- a dedicated truck
- Book ahead
- 2 to 4 weeks
Cost of moving from Nashville to Jackson
| 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.
Worked example: a two-bedroom home, Nashville to Jackson
385 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $1,925. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $1,733 to $2,310, transport only. Every parameter is on the methodology page; moving cost per mile explains why the rate falls with distance.
How many people move from Nashville to Jackson
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 7 people a year (±11) moved from Davidson County, TN, home to Nashville, to Hinds County, MS, home to Jackson. The margin of error is as large as the estimate, so read it as a handful of households rather than a count. Going the other way: about 34 people a year (±42). Movers from Davidson County make up 0.1% of the 12,794 people a year who moved into Hinds County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 8,457 people a year (±2,868) moving from Tennessee to Mississippi and about 7,292 people a year (±2,444) from Mississippi to Tennessee — a net gain for Mississippi of about 1,165 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Rutherford County, TN | 6,406 ±1,207 |
| Williamson County, TN | 4,517 ±825 |
| Sumner County, TN | 3,677 ±744 |
| Wilson County, TN | 3,082 ±699 |
| Robertson County, TN | 1,441 ±433 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Madison County, MS | 1,987 ±534 |
| Rankin County, MS | 1,389 ±512 |
| Harrison County, MS | 597 ±343 |
| Jefferson Parish, LA | 493 ±574 |
| Yazoo County, MS | 490 ±351 |
Licensed movers at each end
31 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Nashville (86 counting those licensed only inside Tennessee). 10 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 16.7% of their 36 vehicle inspections ended with a truck put out of service. The largest by registered fleet:
| Carrier | Based in | Size | Inspections, 24 mo | Vehicle out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All My Sons Moving & Storage of Nashville LLCUSDOT 825563 | Nashville · 5 mi | 15 trucks | 7 | 0.0% of 4 |
| True Friends Moving Company LLCUSDOT 2629977 | Madison · 8 mi | 15 trucks | 15 | 28.6% of 7 |
| Fox Moving and Storage of Nashville LLCUSDOT 3910544 | Nashville · 7 mi | 12 trucks | 4 | 50.0% of 2 |
| Messolar Moving and Installation ServicesUSDOT 3924442 | Smyrna · 19 mi | 9 trucks | 0 | — |
| College Hunks Hauling Junk and MovingUSDOT 2533629 | Nashville · 6 mi | 8 trucks | 0 | — |
| Coleman American Moving Services IncUSDOT 1891471 | Nashville · 5 mi | 6 trucks | 0 | — |
How these figures are calculated
At the Jackson end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Jackson: Affordable Movers LLC (Jackson, 2 trucks), Atob Relocations LLC (Ridgeland, 2 trucks), Armstrong Relocation (Madison, 2 trucks), D & M Mover LLC (Jackson, 1 truck).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Tennessee into Mississippi, 49 CFR Part 375 applies: a written estimate before loading, no more than 110% of a non-binding estimate collected at delivery, and full-value protection unless you choose released value in writing. See binding vs non-binding estimates and valuation explained.
Before you book Nashville to Jackson
Ask whether it is hourly or flat
At 385 miles some carriers still quote hourly plus mileage rather than by weight. Get both numbers so you can compare like with like — hourly can win on a short haul with easy access at both ends.
Confirm it is a one-day run
Most carriers cover this distance in a single day, which avoids an overnight charge and a second crew. If a quote assumes two days, ask why.
Arriving in Jackson
A local move inside Jackson later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $435 – $705 for a two-bedroom home and $723 – $1,290 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Jackson are Baton Rouge (about 164 mi), Gulfport (about 173 mi), New Orleans (about 189 mi).
Other routes from Nashville
All routes from Nashville, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville to Huntsville, AL | ~116 mi | $522 – $696 |
| Nashville to Chattanooga, TN | ~132 mi | $594 – $792 |
| Nashville to Louisville, KY | ~181 mi | $815 – $1,086 |
| Nashville to Knoxville, TN | ~187 mi | $842 – $1,122 |
| Nashville to Lexington, KY | ~211 mi | $950 – $1,266 |
| Nashville to Birmingham, AL | ~213 mi | $959 – $1,278 |
| Nashville to Memphis, TN | ~230 mi | $1,035 – $1,380 |
| Nashville to Atlanta, GA | ~250 mi | $1,125 – $1,500 |
Also moving to Jackson: from Baton Rouge, LA, from Gulfport, MS, from New Orleans, LA, from Mobile, AL.
Nashville to Jackson moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Nashville to Jackson?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 385 miles cost about $1,299 – $1,733 for a studio, $1,733 – $2,310 for a two-bedroom home and $1,992 – $2,656 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Nashville to Jackson take?
The drive is about 7 hours, but the move usually takes 1 to 3 days because it moves on a dedicated truck, because the corridor is too short to be worth consolidating. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 2 to 4 weeks, 4 to 6 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Nashville to Jackson?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $832 – $1,109 for a two-bedroom home, against $1,733 – $2,310 with full-service movers; a moving container is $1,247 – $1,663.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Nashville to Jackson?
Yes. Nashville is in Tennessee and Jackson is in Mississippi, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 31 listed movers within 30 miles of Nashville hold it.
How many people move from Nashville to Jackson each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 7 people a year (margin of error ±11) moved from Davidson County, which contains Nashville, to Hinds County, which contains Jackson.
Sources for this page
The published cost model; US Census Bureau ACS migration flows (± is the 90% margin of error); the FMCSA Motor Carrier Census and Safety Measurement System; 49 CFR Part 375. Data last refreshed September 24, 2026.