Moving from Tennessee to New Hampshire
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Nashville and Manchester it is about 1,097 miles and 3 days on the road (about 20 hours of driving); the 8 city pairs we price between the two states run from 948 to 1,320 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.
- ~1,097 miNashville → Manchester
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $4,937+2-bedroom, movers
- 8City routes priced
In short
About 230 people moved from Tennessee to New Hampshire in 2024 (Census estimate, ±309), and about 475 went the other way. Between Nashville and Manchester it is about 1,097 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $4,937 – $6,582 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 132 movers based in Tennessee hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Tennessee to New Hampshire
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 230 people a year (±309), against about 475 (±375) from New Hampshire to Tennessee, so New Hampshire loses about 245 people a year on this exchange. Tennessee is the 23rd-largest of the 34 states sending people to New Hampshire; New Hampshire took in about 46,226 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sevier County | Carroll County | 38 ±63* |
| Williamson County | Hillsborough County | 32 ±53* |
| Rutherford County | Coos County | 32 ±47* |
| Shelby County | Grafton County | 26 ±28* |
| Meigs County | Grafton County | 19 ±26* |
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 Manchester, 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 New Hampshire.
Cost of moving from Tennessee to New Hampshire
At about 1,097 miles, full-service movers should land around $4,937 – $6,582 for a two-bedroom home and $5,677 – $7,569 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $3,554 – $4,739; a freight trailer is $2,370 – $3,159.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,702 – $4,937 | $2,666 – $3,554 | $1,777 – $2,370 |
| 1 bedroom | $4,443 – $5,924 | $3,199 – $4,265 | $2,133 – $2,843 |
| 2 bedrooms | $4,937 – $6,582 | $3,554 – $4,739 | $2,370 – $3,159 |
| 3 bedrooms | $5,677 – $7,569 | $4,087 – $5,450 | $2,725 – $3,633 |
| 4 bedrooms | $6,417 – $8,557 | $4,621 – $6,161 | $3,080 – $4,107 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $7,405 – $9,873 | $5,331 – $7,109 | $3,554 – $4,739 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,097 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 New Hampshire
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 Nashua | ~948 mi | 3–7 days | $4,266 – $5,688 | $4,906 – $6,541 |
| Knoxville to Manchester | ~959 mi | 3–7 days | $4,316 – $5,754 | $4,963 – $6,617 |
| Chattanooga to Nashua | ~1,065 mi | 3–7 days | $4,793 – $6,390 | $5,511 – $7,349 |
| Chattanooga to Manchester | ~1,076 mi | 3–7 days | $4,842 – $6,456 | $5,568 – $7,424 |
| Nashville to Nashua | ~1,088 mi | 3–7 days | $4,896 – $6,528 | $5,630 – $7,507 |
| Nashville to Manchester | ~1,097 mi | 3–7 days | $4,937 – $6,582 | $5,677 – $7,569 |
| Memphis to Nashua | ~1,312 mi | 7–14 days | $5,904 – $7,872 | $6,790 – $9,053 |
| Memphis to Manchester | ~1,320 mi | 7–14 days | $5,940 – $7,920 | $6,831 – $9,108 |
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 New Hampshire end, 40 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in New Hampshire, moving costs in New Hampshire, or the reverse trip, New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Tennessee to New Hampshire?
Between the two states' main cities, Nashville and Manchester, the distance is about 1,097 miles. From our model that is $4,937 – $6,582 for a two-bedroom home and $5,677 – $7,569 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $3,554 – $4,739 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $2,370 – $3,159. Across the 8 city pairs we price between Tennessee and New Hampshire, distances run from 948 to 1,320 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Tennessee to New Hampshire take?
Nashville to Manchester 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 New Hampshire?
Yes. A move from Tennessee into New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $2,370 – $3,159 for a two-bedroom home over 1,097 miles against $4,937 – $6,582 with full-service movers. A container, about $3,554 – $4,739, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Tennessee to New Hampshire each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 230 people (±309) moved from Tennessee to New Hampshire that year, against about 475 (±375) from New Hampshire to Tennessee. That makes Tennessee the 23rd-largest source of new residents for New Hampshire among the states.