Moving from Tennessee to Virginia
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Nashville and Virginia Beach it is about 701 miles and 2 days on the road (about 13 hours of driving); the 20 city pairs we price between the two states run from 437 to 927 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.
- ~701 miNashville → Virginia Beach
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $3,155+2-bedroom, movers
- 20City routes priced
In short
About 6,232 people moved from Tennessee to Virginia in 2024 (Census estimate, ±2,345), and about 7,649 went the other way. Between Nashville and Virginia Beach it is about 701 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $3,155 – $4,206 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 132 movers based in Tennessee hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Tennessee to Virginia
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 6,232 people a year (±2,345), against about 7,649 (±2,023) from Virginia to Tennessee, so Virginia loses about 1,417 people a year on this exchange. Tennessee is the 13th-largest of the 49 states sending people to Virginia; Virginia took in about 265,444 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Sullivan County | Bristol City | 455 ±270 |
| Sullivan County | Chesapeake City | 271 ±314* |
| Sullivan County | Scott County | 163 ±94 |
| Sullivan County | Washington County | 139 ±92 |
| Washington County | Winchester City | 130 ±183* |
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 Virginia Beach, 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 Virginia.
Cost of moving from Tennessee to Virginia
At about 701 miles, full-service movers should land around $3,155 – $4,206 for a two-bedroom home and $3,628 – $4,837 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $2,271 – $3,028; a freight trailer is $1,514 – $2,019.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,366 – $3,155 | $1,703 – $2,271 | $1,136 – $1,514 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,839 – $3,785 | $2,044 – $2,725 | $1,363 – $1,817 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,155 – $4,206 | $2,271 – $3,028 | $1,514 – $2,019 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,628 – $4,837 | $2,612 – $3,483 | $1,741 – $2,322 |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,101 – $5,468 | $2,953 – $3,937 | $1,968 – $2,625 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $4,732 – $6,309 | $3,407 – $4,542 | $2,271 – $3,028 |
Transport only, for an estimated 701 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 Virginia
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 3 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knoxville to Richmond | ~437 mi | 3–7 days | $1,967 – $2,622 | $2,261 – $3,015 |
| Knoxville to Arlington | ~496 mi | 3–7 days | $2,232 – $2,976 | $2,567 – $3,422 |
| Knoxville to Chesapeake | ~498 mi | 3–7 days | $2,241 – $2,988 | $2,577 – $3,436 |
| Knoxville to Norfolk | ~500 mi | 3–7 days | $2,250 – $3,000 | $2,588 – $3,450 |
| Knoxville to Virginia Beach | ~520 mi | 3–7 days | $2,340 – $3,120 | $2,691 – $3,588 |
| Chattanooga to Richmond | ~549 mi | 3–7 days | $2,471 – $3,294 | $2,841 – $3,788 |
| Chattanooga to Chesapeake | ~602 mi | 3–7 days | $2,709 – $3,612 | $3,115 – $4,154 |
| Chattanooga to Norfolk | ~606 mi | 3–7 days | $2,727 – $3,636 | $3,136 – $4,181 |
| Chattanooga to Arlington | ~612 mi | 3–7 days | $2,754 – $3,672 | $3,167 – $4,223 |
| Nashville to Richmond | ~612 mi | 3–7 days | $2,754 – $3,672 | $3,167 – $4,223 |
| Chattanooga to Virginia Beach | ~626 mi | 3–7 days | $2,817 – $3,756 | $3,240 – $4,319 |
| Nashville to Arlington | ~656 mi | 3–7 days | $2,952 – $3,936 | $3,395 – $4,526 |
| Nashville to Chesapeake | ~680 mi | 3–7 days | $3,060 – $4,080 | $3,519 – $4,692 |
| Nashville to Norfolk | ~681 mi | 3–7 days | $3,065 – $4,086 | $3,524 – $4,699 |
| Nashville to Virginia Beach | ~701 mi | 3–7 days | $3,155 – $4,206 | $3,628 – $4,837 |
| Memphis to Richmond | ~840 mi | 3–7 days | $3,780 – $5,040 | $4,347 – $5,796 |
| Memphis to Arlington | ~885 mi | 3–7 days | $3,983 – $5,310 | $4,580 – $6,106 |
| Memphis to Chesapeake | ~905 mi | 3–7 days | $4,073 – $5,430 | $4,683 – $6,245 |
| Memphis to Norfolk | ~907 mi | 3–7 days | $4,082 – $5,442 | $4,694 – $6,258 |
| Memphis to Virginia Beach | ~927 mi | 3–7 days | $4,172 – $5,562 | $4,797 – $6,396 |
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 Virginia end, 411 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Virginia, moving costs in Virginia, or the reverse trip, Virginia 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 Virginia moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Tennessee to Virginia?
Between the two states' main cities, Nashville and Virginia Beach, the distance is about 701 miles. From our model that is $3,155 – $4,206 for a two-bedroom home and $3,628 – $4,837 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $2,271 – $3,028 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $1,514 – $2,019. Across the 20 city pairs we price between Tennessee and Virginia, distances run from 437 to 927 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Tennessee to Virginia take?
Nashville to Virginia Beach 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 Virginia?
Yes. A move from Tennessee into Virginia 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 Virginia?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $1,514 – $2,019 for a two-bedroom home over 701 miles against $3,155 – $4,206 with full-service movers. A container, about $2,271 – $3,028, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Tennessee to Virginia each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 6,232 people (±2,345) moved from Tennessee to Virginia that year, against about 7,649 (±2,023) from Virginia to Tennessee. That makes Tennessee the 13th-largest source of new residents for Virginia among the states.