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
"Manufacturer shipped product 6/12. Dozens of phone calls to get a delivery window 7/9. Window missed, no call no show. Dozens of phone calls to reschedule for July 20. Shipment was short. Ellis Moving and Storage is unresponsive. My story is ech..."
"He never had a crew to work after we paid in ADVANCE - his workers were all recent convicts not bonded like he said - there were ti be 3 guys 3 days 8 hours each - we got 3 the first day and one of them was as old as my grandmother and couldn’t li..."
"I would like to say that I had a very pleasant experience. The movers were on time, handled my furniture with care and wrapped it to completely to protect it. When I picked up my furniture after several months of storing it, furniture was undamage..."
"Gary and crew very professional, courteous, knowledgeable and efficient. Turned a stressful day enjoyable! Highly recommend, and I'll tell anyone that wants to listen!"
"They quoted one price/time it took longer. The workers were arguing, didn’t pack the truck properly which made them have to make another trip. They damaged several of my items as well as the paint on my walls. I called the owner Stan he told me to..."
"I paid big bucks for them to pack and move me. When I went back to the old place, there must have been a van full of items not packed or moved. Totally unprofessional. Things are damaged or broken. I called Margaret and she never even responded. N..."
"I'm a teacher and I applied for a transfer in South Carolina to be closer to my family. I hadn't moved in so long and I've never used a professional moving company so I started asking neighbors, co-workers, and friends if they knew of any good com..."
"I have lived through five professional moves in my career. This one was from Georgia to Florida. They picked up (& packed) my belongings on June 10. They cracked my 54” TV, the severely dented the dresser in an expensive bedroom suite, broke my se..."
"I will update if it gets better. I was quoted a lower price of course. I also told the man on the phone that I had a TV that needed to be boxed, a glass drafting table and a mirror for my dresser. This was all supposed to be included in my quote...."
"I had an excellent experience with Pierre, Craig, and Levi from Southeast Van Lines! They were incredibly professional, efficient, and friendly from start to finish. They arrived on time, handled all of my belongings with care, and made the entire..."
"Do NOT trust this company! They work as partners but steal your money for nothing! They give you a quote take your license then charge your bank over $900 plus for nothing! BEWARE prey on elderly! They quoted me $1400.00 on phone ask for 300.00..."
"Wow! What a JOKE of a company. They kept changing the delivery date of my son's delivery and claimed he changed it. At one time we were told the truck was in the area but he was not ready for delivery so they did not stop. He was never informed. W..."
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).