Moving from Tennessee to Utah
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Nashville and Salt Lake City it is about 1,621 miles and 4 days on the road (about 29 hours of driving); the 16 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,433 to 1,914 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.
- ~1,621 miNashville → Salt Lake City
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $7,295+2-bedroom, movers
- 16City routes priced
In short
About 713 people moved from Tennessee to Utah in 2024 (Census estimate, ±643), and about 1,535 went the other way. Between Nashville and Salt Lake City it is about 1,621 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $7,295 – $9,726 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 132 movers based in Tennessee hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Tennessee to Utah
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 713 people a year (±643), against about 1,535 (±819) from Utah to Tennessee, so Utah loses about 822 people a year on this exchange. Tennessee is the 26th-largest of the 44 states sending people to Utah; Utah took in about 94,553 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Williamson County | Utah County | 288 ±446* |
| Davidson County | Salt Lake County | 121 ±101 |
| Putnam County | Davis County | 113 ±174* |
| Knox County | Washington County | 89 ±130* |
| Wilson County | Salt Lake County | 72 ±78* |
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 Salt Lake City, 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 Utah.
Cost of moving from Tennessee to Utah
At about 1,621 miles, full-service movers should land around $7,295 – $9,726 for a two-bedroom home and $8,389 – $11,185 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $5,252 – $7,003; a freight trailer is $3,501 – $4,668.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $5,471 – $7,295 | $3,939 – $5,252 | $2,626 – $3,501 |
| 1 bedroom | $6,565 – $8,753 | $4,727 – $6,302 | $3,151 – $4,202 |
| 2 bedrooms | $7,295 – $9,726 | $5,252 – $7,003 | $3,501 – $4,668 |
| 3 bedrooms | $8,389 – $11,185 | $6,040 – $8,053 | $4,027 – $5,369 |
| 4 bedrooms | $9,483 – $12,644 | $6,828 – $9,104 | $4,552 – $6,069 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $10,942 – $14,589 | $7,878 – $10,504 | $5,252 – $7,003 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,621 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 Utah
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis to Provo | ~1,433 mi | 7–14 days | $6,449 – $8,598 | $7,416 – $9,888 |
| Memphis to Salt Lake City | ~1,454 mi | 7–14 days | $6,543 – $8,724 | $7,524 – $10,033 |
| Memphis to Ogden | ~1,467 mi | 7–14 days | $6,602 – $8,802 | $7,592 – $10,122 |
| Memphis to Saint George | ~1,535 mi | 7–14 days | $6,908 – $9,210 | $7,944 – $10,591 |
| Nashville to Provo | ~1,604 mi | 7–14 days | $7,218 – $9,624 | $8,301 – $11,068 |
| Nashville to Salt Lake City | ~1,621 mi | 7–14 days | $7,295 – $9,726 | $8,389 – $11,185 |
| Nashville to Ogden | ~1,630 mi | 7–14 days | $7,335 – $9,780 | $8,435 – $11,247 |
| Chattanooga to Provo | ~1,725 mi | 7–14 days | $7,763 – $10,350 | $8,927 – $11,902 |
| Nashville to Saint George | ~1,729 mi | 7–14 days | $7,781 – $10,374 | $8,948 – $11,930 |
| Chattanooga to Salt Lake City | ~1,744 mi | 7–14 days | $7,848 – $10,464 | $9,025 – $12,034 |
| Chattanooga to Ogden | ~1,754 mi | 7–14 days | $7,893 – $10,524 | $9,077 – $12,103 |
| Knoxville to Provo | ~1,784 mi | 7–14 days | $8,028 – $10,704 | $9,232 – $12,310 |
| Knoxville to Salt Lake City | ~1,800 mi | 7–14 days | $8,100 – $10,800 | $9,315 – $12,420 |
| Knoxville to Ogden | ~1,808 mi | 7–14 days | $8,136 – $10,848 | $9,356 – $12,475 |
| Chattanooga to Saint George | ~1,841 mi | 7–14 days | $8,285 – $11,046 | $9,527 – $12,703 |
| Knoxville to Saint George | ~1,914 mi | 7–14 days | $8,613 – $11,484 | $9,905 – $13,207 |
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 Utah end, 119 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Utah, moving costs in Utah, or the reverse trip, Utah 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 Utah moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Tennessee to Utah?
Between the two states' main cities, Nashville and Salt Lake City, the distance is about 1,621 miles. From our model that is $7,295 – $9,726 for a two-bedroom home and $8,389 – $11,185 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $5,252 – $7,003 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $3,501 – $4,668. Across the 16 city pairs we price between Tennessee and Utah, distances run from 1,433 to 1,914 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Tennessee to Utah take?
Nashville to Salt Lake City is 4 days on the road (about 29 hours of driving). The move itself typically takes 7 to 14 days, because at this distance it usually travels on a consolidated load sharing trailer space with other households. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Tennessee to Utah?
Yes. A move from Tennessee into Utah 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 Utah?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $3,501 – $4,668 for a two-bedroom home over 1,621 miles against $7,295 – $9,726 with full-service movers. A container, about $5,252 – $7,003, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Tennessee to Utah each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 713 people (±643) moved from Tennessee to Utah that year, against about 1,535 (±819) from Utah to Tennessee. That makes Tennessee the 26th-largest source of new residents for Utah among the states.