Moving from Tennessee to Rhode Island
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Nashville and Providence it is about 1,062 miles and 3 days on the road (about 19 hours of driving); the 8 city pairs we price between the two states run from 907 to 1,289 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.
- ~1,062 miNashville → Providence
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $4,779+2-bedroom, movers
- 8City routes priced
In short
About 157 people moved from Tennessee to Rhode Island in 2024 (Census estimate, ±221). Between Nashville and Providence it is about 1,062 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $4,779 – $6,372 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 132 movers based in Tennessee hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Tennessee to Rhode Island
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 157 people a year (±221). Tennessee is the 21st-largest of the 37 states sending people to Rhode Island; Rhode Island took in about 35,163 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 | Providence County | 84 ±129* |
| Montgomery County | Kent County | 41 ±42* |
| Rutherford County | Newport County | 21 ±35* |
| Shelby County | Washington County | 14 ±22* |
| Knox County | Newport County | 13 ±31* |
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 Providence, 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 Rhode Island.
Cost of moving from Tennessee to Rhode Island
At about 1,062 miles, full-service movers should land around $4,779 – $6,372 for a two-bedroom home and $5,496 – $7,328 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $3,441 – $4,588; a freight trailer is $2,294 – $3,059.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,584 – $4,779 | $2,581 – $3,441 | $1,720 – $2,294 |
| 1 bedroom | $4,301 – $5,735 | $3,097 – $4,129 | $2,065 – $2,753 |
| 2 bedrooms | $4,779 – $6,372 | $3,441 – $4,588 | $2,294 – $3,059 |
| 3 bedrooms | $5,496 – $7,328 | $3,957 – $5,276 | $2,638 – $3,517 |
| 4 bedrooms | $6,213 – $8,284 | $4,473 – $5,964 | $2,982 – $3,976 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $7,169 – $9,558 | $5,161 – $6,882 | $3,441 – $4,588 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,062 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 Rhode Island
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. Run any pair through the calculator for a measured distance.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knoxville to Warwick | ~907 mi | 3–7 days | $4,082 – $5,442 | $4,694 – $6,258 |
| Knoxville to Providence | ~914 mi | 3–7 days | $4,113 – $5,484 | $4,730 – $6,307 |
| Chattanooga to Warwick | ~1,024 mi | 3–7 days | $4,608 – $6,144 | $5,299 – $7,066 |
| Chattanooga to Providence | ~1,031 mi | 3–7 days | $4,640 – $6,186 | $5,335 – $7,114 |
| Nashville to Warwick | ~1,056 mi | 3–7 days | $4,752 – $6,336 | $5,465 – $7,286 |
| Nashville to Providence | ~1,062 mi | 3–7 days | $4,779 – $6,372 | $5,496 – $7,328 |
| Memphis to Warwick | ~1,283 mi | 7–14 days | $5,774 – $7,698 | $6,640 – $8,853 |
| Memphis to Providence | ~1,289 mi | 7–14 days | $5,801 – $7,734 | $6,671 – $8,894 |
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 Rhode Island end, 31 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Rhode Island, moving costs in Rhode Island, or the reverse trip, Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Tennessee to Rhode Island?
Between the two states' main cities, Nashville and Providence, the distance is about 1,062 miles. From our model that is $4,779 – $6,372 for a two-bedroom home and $5,496 – $7,328 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $3,441 – $4,588 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $2,294 – $3,059. Across the 8 city pairs we price between Tennessee and Rhode Island, distances run from 907 to 1,289 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Tennessee to Rhode Island take?
Nashville to Providence is 3 days on the road (about 19 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 Rhode Island?
Yes. A move from Tennessee into Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $2,294 – $3,059 for a two-bedroom home over 1,062 miles against $4,779 – $6,372 with full-service movers. A container, about $3,441 – $4,588, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Tennessee to Rhode Island each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 157 people (±221) moved from Tennessee to Rhode Island that year. That makes Tennessee the 21st-largest source of new residents for Rhode Island among the states.