Moving from Tennessee to Wisconsin
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Nashville and Milwaukee it is about 558 miles and 2 days on the road (about 10 hours of driving); the 12 city pairs we price between the two states run from 558 to 781 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.
- ~558 miNashville → Milwaukee
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $2,511+2-bedroom, movers
- 12City routes priced
In short
About 1,131 people moved from Tennessee to Wisconsin in 2024 (Census estimate, ±603), and about 1,843 went the other way. Between Nashville and Milwaukee it is about 558 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $2,511 – $3,348 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 132 movers based in Tennessee hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Tennessee to Wisconsin
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 1,131 people a year (±603), against about 1,843 (±1,886) from Wisconsin to Tennessee, so Wisconsin loses about 712 people a year on this exchange. Tennessee is the 21st-largest of the 47 states sending people to Wisconsin; Wisconsin took in about 116,098 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Anderson County | Wood County | 207 ±270* |
| Shelby County | Milwaukee County | 179 ±146 |
| Davidson County | Dane County | 68 ±66 |
| Henderson County | Milwaukee County | 60 ±97* |
| Greene County | Outagamie County | 56 ±75* |
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 Milwaukee, 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 Wisconsin.
Cost of moving from Tennessee to Wisconsin
At about 558 miles, full-service movers should land around $2,511 – $3,348 for a two-bedroom home and $2,888 – $3,850 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $1,808 – $2,411; a freight trailer is $1,205 – $1,607.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,883 – $2,511 | $1,356 – $1,808 | $904 – $1,205 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,260 – $3,013 | $1,627 – $2,170 | $1,085 – $1,446 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,511 – $3,348 | $1,808 – $2,411 | $1,205 – $1,607 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,888 – $3,850 | $2,079 – $2,772 | $1,386 – $1,848 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,264 – $4,352 | $2,350 – $3,134 | $1,567 – $2,089 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $3,767 – $5,022 | $2,712 – $3,616 | $1,808 – $2,411 |
Transport only, for an estimated 558 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 Wisconsin
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville to Milwaukee | ~558 mi | 3–7 days | $2,511 – $3,348 | $2,888 – $3,850 |
| Nashville to Madison | ~580 mi | 3–7 days | $2,610 – $3,480 | $3,002 – $4,002 |
| Knoxville to Milwaukee | ~622 mi | 3–7 days | $2,799 – $3,732 | $3,219 – $4,292 |
| Memphis to Madison | ~640 mi | 3–7 days | $2,880 – $3,840 | $3,312 – $4,416 |
| Memphis to Milwaukee | ~650 mi | 3–7 days | $2,925 – $3,900 | $3,364 – $4,485 |
| Chattanooga to Milwaukee | ~664 mi | 3–7 days | $2,988 – $3,984 | $3,436 – $4,582 |
| Knoxville to Madison | ~666 mi | 3–7 days | $2,997 – $3,996 | $3,447 – $4,595 |
| Nashville to Green Bay | ~677 mi | 3–7 days | $3,047 – $4,062 | $3,503 – $4,671 |
| Chattanooga to Madison | ~695 mi | 3–7 days | $3,128 – $4,170 | $3,597 – $4,795 |
| Knoxville to Green Bay | ~733 mi | 3–7 days | $3,299 – $4,398 | $3,793 – $5,058 |
| Memphis to Green Bay | ~765 mi | 3–7 days | $3,443 – $4,590 | $3,959 – $5,278 |
| Chattanooga to Green Bay | ~781 mi | 3–7 days | $3,515 – $4,686 | $4,042 – $5,389 |
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 Wisconsin end, 174 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Wisconsin, moving costs in Wisconsin, or the reverse trip, Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Tennessee to Wisconsin?
Between the two states' main cities, Nashville and Milwaukee, the distance is about 558 miles. From our model that is $2,511 – $3,348 for a two-bedroom home and $2,888 – $3,850 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $1,808 – $2,411 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $1,205 – $1,607. Across the 12 city pairs we price between Tennessee and Wisconsin, distances run from 558 to 781 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Tennessee to Wisconsin take?
Nashville to Milwaukee is 2 days on the road (about 10 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 Wisconsin?
Yes. A move from Tennessee into Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $1,205 – $1,607 for a two-bedroom home over 558 miles against $2,511 – $3,348 with full-service movers. A container, about $1,808 – $2,411, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Tennessee to Wisconsin each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 1,131 people (±603) moved from Tennessee to Wisconsin that year, against about 1,843 (±1,886) from Wisconsin to Tennessee. That makes Tennessee the 21st-largest source of new residents for Wisconsin among the states.