Texas to Tennessee
Moving from Texas to Tennessee
Reviewers who moved from Texas to Tennessee paid a median $3,460. 12,798 people made the move in 2024, and 7,588 went the other way. Houston to Knoxville, the most common run in our file, is 923 miles.
Anthony BaleMoving industry professional, author and writerReviewed 23 September 2026
Reviewers paid
$3,460
median, 33 priced reviews
Moved last year
12,798
TX to TN, 2024
Typical drive
923 mi
Houston to Knoxville
Cost of living
-5.3%
TN vs TX, US = 100
Sources: Haulest licensed review file (MoveAdvisor), 21 Sept 2026 (reviewer-reported); US Census Bureau, ACS state-to-state migration, 2024; OSRM on OpenStreetMap data (driving route); BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
What it costs
Texas to Tennessee moving cost
Across 33 priced reviews of moves from Texas to Tennessee, the median was $3,460 and the middle half paid $1,780 to $6,800. Home sizes and distances are mixed; the table below is by size.
Planning ranges for 400–1,000 miles moves, by home size, as of September 2026. Research fallback, not a first-party median and not a bid.
| Home size | Full-service range |
|---|---|
| Studio | $1,800–$3,400 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,400–$4,300 |
| 2 bedroom | $3,200–$5,600 |
| 3 bedroom | $4,300–$7,600 |
| 4+ bedroom | $5,600–$9,800 |
Source: Haulest research bands, September 2026 (band set by the Houston to Knoxville drive).
Live numbers: US on-highway diesel $5.60 per gallon for the week of 2026-08-31 (EIA weekly US on-highway diesel via FRED GASDESW). A fuel surcharge on a long lane follows the diesel line; ask how the mover sets it.
Recent reviews
People who moved Texas to Tennessee
5 of 5 · 18 Jan 2026 · reported $9,800
“This has got to be the best moving experience to date! They were on time, and moved everything in a timely matter. They placed everything in its proper place and set up furniture, even helping me decide where to place my furniture in my new place. They are professional and very polite. I would…”
5 of 5 · 5 Jun 2025 · reported $5,000
“After months of preparing our company’s relocation, I was stressed beyond belief. Then came Direct Global Shipping—efficient, calm, and professional. They managed packing, customs, and timelines with zero issues. The entire move felt orchestrated, not chaotic. I actually slept well for once.”
1 of 5 · 7 May 2025 · reported $8,300
“Our experience with First Class Movers has been nothing short of a nightmare. We urge anyone considering this company: DO NOT TRUST THIS COMPANY! PICK ANOTHER MOVER! Here is a detailed account of the issues we encountered: • Unresponsive Staff: Hillary, the salesperson who was very pleasant during…”
What went wrong on this run: of 33 reviews, 27% mention damage and 18% a delay or a no-show. Reviewer-reported, counted by phrase.
Who makes this move
The reverse count is 7,588 people who moved from Tennessee to Texas.
Census flow both ways Census ACS 2024 counts 12,798 people who moved from Texas to Tennessee, with a margin of plus or minus 2,792. The reverse count is 7,588 people who moved from Tennessee to Texas. Those are headcounts only, and they do not say why anyone packed a truck.
Price levels and wage tax BEA price parity for 2024 sets the US at 100. Texas sits at 97.1 and Tennessee at 91.9, so a dollar covers a bit more in Tennessee on that index. Neither state taxes wages. That is the tax fact, and it is not a rate you can quote from this page.
What the job looks like
Delivery is a window set on the order for service.
Most common city pair The most common run in our file is Houston to Knoxville, 923 miles, about 17 hours of driving. A long-distance move on that route is priced by weight and miles. Delivery is a window set on the order for service.
Smaller review sample Our file holds 33 reviews for this run. That sample is smaller, so treat the figures as a thin slice. The median reported price is $3,460 across 33 priced reviews, and the middle half runs from $1,780 to $6,800. Prices mix home sizes and distances.
Damage and delay Of those reviews, 27% mention damage and 18% mention a delay or a no-show. On a small sample those shares can swing, so read them as a warning light. A careful inventory and photos still earn their keep when the truck is 923 miles from the origin.
Before you book
On a non-binding estimate the mover must deliver on payment of 110 percent of the estimate.
USDOT and authority Interstate household moves need a mover with an active USDOT number and FMCSA household-goods authority. Look the number up before you send a dollar. Haulest is not a carrier and does not book the truck for you. Use a license lookup and keep the record with the estimate.
Binding or not-to-exceed Ask for a binding estimate or a not-to-exceed price, and get the delivery window in writing on the order for service. On a non-binding estimate the mover must deliver on payment of 110 percent of the estimate. The 110 percent rule is the check to read before you sign.
Deposit terms Write down how much is due before the truck rolls, when the rest is due, and what happens if the date slips. A deposit page is worth a slow read: moving company deposit. If the terms are vague, ask for them in the same packet as the window and the estimate.
Leaving Texas, arriving in Tennessee.
| Texas | Tennessee | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of living (US = 100) | 97.1 | 91.9 |
| Median home sale price | $356,100 | $413,200 |
| Median days on market | 56 | 61 |
| State income tax on wages | No tax on wages | No tax on wages |
| People who moved in 2024 | 7,588 arrived from Tennessee | 12,798 arrived from Texas |
Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024; Data provided by Redfin, a national real estate brokerage, read 22 Sept 2026; State revenue departments (wage tax, 2026); US Census Bureau, ACS, 2024.
When to go: in Texas, the busiest month for home sales over the last year was Jun 2025 and the quietest was Jan 2026. Movers fill up on the same calendar. Check your date.
Source: Data provided by Redfin, a national real estate brokerage (Texas homes sold by month).
Ask out loud
Questions people ask
- How many people moved from Texas to Tennessee?
- Census ACS 2024 counts 12,798 people moving Texas to Tennessee, margin plus or minus 2,792. The other direction is 7,588. The counts do not explain motives.
- How long is the most common run?
- The most common run in our file is Houston to Knoxville, 923 miles, about 17 hours of driving. Long-distance moves are priced by weight and miles. Delivery is a window set on the order for service.
- What price shows up in the reviews?
- Across 33 priced reviews the median reported price is $3,460. The middle half runs from $1,780 to $6,800. The sample is 33 reviews, which is smaller, and the prices mix home sizes and distances.
- How often do reviews mention damage or a delay?
- 27% of the reviews mention damage. 18% mention a delay or a no-show. On a small sample, treat those shares as a signal from this file.
- What should I confirm before I book?
- Confirm an active USDOT number and FMCSA household-goods authority. Get a binding or not-to-exceed estimate, the delivery window in writing, and clear deposit terms. On a non-binding estimate the mover must deliver on payment of 110 percent of the estimate.
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About Anthony Bale
A moving industry professional, author and writer. Anthony has been at different positions in the industry for the last 10 years, gaining significant knowledge on the relocation process. He himself has moved 6 times already, which helped him explore the other side of the moving process.
At Haulest he writes the US cost, hiring, and rights pages, reading the licensed review file every week so the numbers on the page are the numbers people reported.
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