Moving from Tennessee to Nebraska
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Nashville and Omaha it is about 707 miles and 2 days on the road (about 13 hours of driving); the 8 city pairs we price between the two states run from 617 to 896 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.
- ~707 miNashville → Omaha
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $3,182+2-bedroom, movers
- 8City routes priced
In short
About 443 people moved from Tennessee to Nebraska in 2024 (Census estimate, ±514), and about 319 went the other way. Between Nashville and Omaha it is about 707 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $3,182 – $4,242 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 132 movers based in Tennessee hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Tennessee to Nebraska
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 443 people a year (±514), against about 319 (±545) from Nebraska to Tennessee, so Nebraska gains about 124 people a year on this exchange. Tennessee is the 30th-largest of the 46 states sending people to Nebraska; Nebraska took in about 49,446 from other states in all. The margin of error is as large as the estimate, so read it as a handful of households rather than a count.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Shelby County | Douglas County | 124 ±120 |
| Rutherford County | Lancaster County | 69 ±104* |
| Wilson County | Sarpy County | 54 ±81* |
| Davidson County | Douglas County | 28 ±33* |
| Knox County | Cedar County | 20 ±25* |
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 Omaha, 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 Nebraska.
Cost of moving from Tennessee to Nebraska
At about 707 miles, full-service movers should land around $3,182 – $4,242 for a two-bedroom home and $3,659 – $4,878 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $2,291 – $3,054; a freight trailer is $1,527 – $2,036.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,386 – $3,182 | $1,718 – $2,291 | $1,145 – $1,527 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,863 – $3,818 | $2,062 – $2,749 | $1,374 – $1,833 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,182 – $4,242 | $2,291 – $3,054 | $1,527 – $2,036 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,659 – $4,878 | $2,634 – $3,512 | $1,756 – $2,342 |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,136 – $5,515 | $2,978 – $3,971 | $1,985 – $2,647 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $4,772 – $6,363 | $3,436 – $4,581 | $2,291 – $3,054 |
Transport only, for an estimated 707 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 Nebraska
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 Omaha | ~617 mi | 3–7 days | $2,777 – $3,702 | $3,193 – $4,257 |
| Memphis to Lincoln | ~622 mi | 3–7 days | $2,799 – $3,732 | $3,219 – $4,292 |
| Nashville to Omaha | ~707 mi | 3–7 days | $3,182 – $4,242 | $3,659 – $4,878 |
| Nashville to Lincoln | ~729 mi | 3–7 days | $3,281 – $4,374 | $3,773 – $5,030 |
| Chattanooga to Omaha | ~838 mi | 3–7 days | $3,771 – $5,028 | $4,337 – $5,782 |
| Chattanooga to Lincoln | ~859 mi | 3–7 days | $3,866 – $5,154 | $4,445 – $5,927 |
| Knoxville to Omaha | ~867 mi | 3–7 days | $3,902 – $5,202 | $4,487 – $5,982 |
| Knoxville to Lincoln | ~896 mi | 3–7 days | $4,032 – $5,376 | $4,637 – $6,182 |
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 Nebraska end, 73 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Nebraska, moving costs in Nebraska, or the reverse trip, Nebraska 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 Nebraska moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Tennessee to Nebraska?
Between the two states' main cities, Nashville and Omaha, the distance is about 707 miles. From our model that is $3,182 – $4,242 for a two-bedroom home and $3,659 – $4,878 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $2,291 – $3,054 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $1,527 – $2,036. Across the 8 city pairs we price between Tennessee and Nebraska, distances run from 617 to 896 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Tennessee to Nebraska take?
Nashville to Omaha is 2 days on the road (about 13 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 Nebraska?
Yes. A move from Tennessee into Nebraska 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 Nebraska?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $1,527 – $2,036 for a two-bedroom home over 707 miles against $3,182 – $4,242 with full-service movers. A container, about $2,291 – $3,054, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Tennessee to Nebraska each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 443 people (±514) moved from Tennessee to Nebraska that year, against about 319 (±545) from Nebraska to Tennessee. That makes Tennessee the 30th-largest source of new residents for Nebraska among the states.