Average Cost of Movers in Knoxville
Based on the price calculation of 6 reviews, we estimate that a move within Knoxville should very roughly cost $604.
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199 movers in Knoxville
"This is a great moving company. :) I used them when I changed apartments. The movers showed up early, were very professional and easy to work with all around. I'd highly recommend them. A++."
"Central Van and their crew moved all my items from Lancaster, Ohio to WV all in 1 day. Showed up on time, worked hard even though it was a hot day. The crew found a way to get all my goods in storage unit when I though it would not all fit. Excell..."
"We chose the most expensive movers in town and they promised to wrap all the furniture and lay down protective flooring and wrap the wood stairway, they only wrapped two tiny pieces of furniture, the rest of our furniture had scratches and two pie..."
"At the new place, they carried items directly into the rooms instead of stacking everything at the door. When something wasn’t labeled clearly, they asked. Nothing arrived damaged, and the day stayed manageable."
"The men who came to move my belongings, led by the Foreman Melvin, were likewise very professional, friendly, and efficient. They took care not to damage any of my things and put them exactly where I asked in the new apartment. Thanks for making t..."
"Rushed both loading and unloading. I heard them complain about how big the job was but yet I paid them to move my belongings and they signed on the dotted line to accept their positions as movers. If they have an issue with the job description the..."
"Do not hire this company! Do not use them because they appear to be local. They are not. Their front people are friendly and professional but the team that shows up to pack and move you are inexperienced, cannot necessarily read or speak English s..."
"Received a bid to move from Nebraska to Wyoming. Was given a price which was reasonable for a 700 mile move. Change of plan due to health concerns, staying in Nebraska and moving 7 miles, big difference. Still charging the 700 mile move price. Wil..."
"This company is bad in the worst kind of way. To start off, they do an awesome job getting your business. They were very responsive and actively called me. On the calls they told me whatever I wanted to hear and agreed to everything I asked to get..."
"DO NOT USE NORTHEAST GEORGIA MOVING COMPANY OWNED BY JON WILBANKS I knew that I would be posting a second review due to the fact that we had so much stuff damaged on our initial move by NORTHEAST GEORGIA MOVING. I am a 70+ year old man with high ..."
"Amazing experience with All out moving! Clint and DJ were professional and very nice! They carefully wrapped my furniture and completed the move efficiently and quickly. I would recommend to anyone looking for movers."
"I used Hood moving for 2 different local moves and both times I had great service and everything went very smoothly. Each time, the guys that came were friendly and polite. My items were completely packed prior to them arriving so they were able t..."
"Corey gave me a quote of $3500 to move my 3 bedroom home down to Florida.He stuck to the quote and gave no surprise charges.The movers showed up on time in uniform. Well mannered young hardworking men. I'd give my recommendation any day.They moved..."
"Thank you very much Casey and Louis for helping us move a fragile glass china cabinet along with the rest of our furniture down a steep driveway into the truck and on to its new home. We highly recommend Atlanta Moving Solutions and will definit..."
"My movers didn't show up and these guys were available and less expensive than the no show movers. The movers were friendly and wasted no time in moving my items."
"They dropped my very expensive OLED tv and then basically pushed me off to a wink, wink "independent" company to file a claim. The Zip Customer Service Team could not help me. They offered me $30 for a $1,400 television that they dropped. This is ..."
"Walter Smith is a petty thief. Just a horrible person preying on consumers. This is not an opinion, it is fact. No trucks. No license. No insurance. No office. No movers just day laborers off the street."
What to know when moving to Knoxville, TN
Crime & Safety: What the Numbers Say
The crime data for Knoxville comes from state-level statistics for Tennessee. The overall violent crime rate in Tennessee is 493.3 per 100,000 residents, which is significantly higher than the national average of 325.3 per 100,000.
- Violent crime: Tennessee's rate is 493.3 per 100,000, which is 51.6% higher than the national average.
- Property crime: The state rate is 1,650.1 per 100,000, compared to the national rate of 1,546.9, indicating a 6.7% increase over the national average.
- Notable trend: The property crime rate has decreased by 29.8% from 2022 to 2025.
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (state-level summarized data for Tennessee).
Schools & Higher Ed
Knoxville has access to a number of educational institutions, with a total of 8 postsecondary schools in Knox County. Some notable institutions are:
- The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
- South College
- Johnson University
- Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Knoxville
- Tennessee School of Beauty of Knoxville Inc
Source: ArcGIS Postsecondary School Locations (NCES) + College Scorecard (ED).
Weather & Getting Outside
While specific climate data is unavailable, Knoxville offers several parks and outdoor spots that are great for recreation.
- World's Fair Park - 4.7 stars from 3,809 reviews
- Victor Ashe Park - 4.6 stars from 2,317 reviews
- Seven Islands State Birding Park - 4.8 stars from 1,791 reviews
- Knoxville Museum of Art - 4.7 stars from 1,814 reviews
- Lakeshore Park - 4.8 stars from 1,547 reviews
Source: Google Places API (New).