A Better Tripp Moving & Storage Company
Houston, TX · USDOT 679167
6 trucks · Cargo insurance on file · Since 1997
Moving from Texas to Tennessee
In the Census Bureau's 2024 survey, about 13,000 people living in Tennessee had lived in Texas a year earlier. A 2-bedroom move from Houston to Nashville, about 785 miles, usually costs $2,600–$4,900. 381 licensed movers are based in Texas.
Who makes this move
12,798
people moved from Texas to Tennessee (±2,792)
7,588
moved the other way, from Tennessee to Texas (±2,431)
- Tennessee drew about 3% of the roughly 483,000 people who left Texas for another state.
- More people moved to Tennessee than the other way, by about 5,200.
- People aged 1 and over, not households. Margins of error at 90% confidence.
Where people who left Texas went
Most common moves out of Texas
- California45,000
- Florida45,000
- Oklahoma28,000
- Colorado28,000
- Georgia21,000
- Louisiana20,000
- Illinois18,000
- North Carolina16,000
Where people moving to Tennessee came from
- California20,000
- Florida19,000
- Texas13,000
- North Carolina12,000
- Illinois11,000
- Georgia11,000
- Alabama9,800
- Kentucky7,800
Survey estimates: where two figures are closer than their margins of error, their order may not be real. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, State-to-State Migration Flows: 2024 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates.
What it costs, by home size
Houston to Nashville, about 785 miles.
| Home | Typical weight | Usual cost | In summer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio1,800 lb | 1,800 lb | $1,500–$2,800 | $1,850–$3,450 |
| 1 bedroom2,800 lb | 2,800 lb | $1,900–$3,550 | $2,350–$4,400 |
| 2 bedrooms5,000 lb | 5,000 lb | $2,600–$4,900 | $3,250–$6,050 |
| 3 bedrooms7,500 lb | 7,500 lb | $3,250–$6,100 | $4,050–$7,550 |
| 4 bedrooms10,000 lb | 10,000 lb | $3,800–$7,150 | $4,700–$8,850 |
| 5+ bedrooms13,000 lb | 13,000 lb | $4,400–$8,200 | $5,450–$10,200 |
A model, not a quote: weight and distance, adjusted for season, fitted to published 2026 cost tables. Packing, stairs and specialty items add to these. How we model costs.
Between the main cities
A 2-bedroom move, mid-month outside summer.
| Move | Miles | Usual cost |
|---|---|---|
| Houston to Nashville | 785 | $2,600–$4,900 |
| Houston to Memphis | 572 | $2,600–$4,900 |
| Houston to Knoxville | 932 | $2,600–$4,900 |
| Dallas to Nashville | 727 | $2,600–$4,900 |
| Dallas to Memphis | 496 | $2,200–$4,200 |
| Dallas to Knoxville | 904 | $2,600–$4,900 |
| Austin to Nashville | 888 | $2,600–$4,900 |
| Austin to Memphis | 660 | $2,600–$4,900 |
| Austin to Knoxville | 1,050 | $3,100–$5,600 |
Road miles, estimated from the straight line between the cities.
Licensed movers based in Texas
See all 381Each holds active federal carrier authority with cargo insurance on file. Tick up to three to get quotes.
A-1 Freeman Relocation Inc
Houston, TX · USDOT 1026816
14 trucks · Cargo insurance on file · Since 2002
A-1 Freeman Relocation Services Inc
San Antonio, TX · USDOT 1487555
7 trucks · Cargo insurance on file · Since 2006
Before you book
Check the mover is licensedTexas to Tennessee crosses a state line, so the mover needs federal interstate authority.Ask: carrier or broker?A broker sells your move to a company you have not met. Both are legal; know which one you are hiring.Get a binding estimateA binding estimate fixes the price. A non-binding one is a guess: the final bill follows the actual weight.
Questions about moving from Texas to Tennessee
How much does it cost to move from Texas to Tennessee?
In our model a 2-bedroom move from Houston to Nashville, about 785 miles, usually costs $2,600–$4,900 mid-month outside summer; between the main cities on this page it runs from $2,200 to $5,600. A studio runs about $1,500–$2,800 and a 4-bedroom about $3,800–$7,150. Only a mover's written estimate is a price.
How many people move from Texas to Tennessee?
About 13,000 in a year. The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates 12,798, with a margin of error of ±2,792. About 7,600 moved from Tennessee to Texas the same year. These count people, not households.
How far is it from Texas to Tennessee?
Between the main cities on this page, from about 496 to 1,050 miles by road; Houston to Nashville is about 785. Distances are estimated from the straight line between the cities; a mover's estimate uses the actual route.
Does a mover need a federal license to move me from Texas to Tennessee?
Yes. The move crosses a state line, so the mover needs active interstate authority from the FMCSA under a USDOT number. Each mover listed here shows its authority and insurance status from FMCSA's files.
When is it cheapest to move from Texas to Tennessee?
Outside June to August, and away from the last days of a month. In our model a summer move costs about 23% more, and the end of a month about 9% more.
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