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
"Lady at scheduling left me a voice mai to advise possible pick up date after not making my original pick. They said one was available. So I called back and she didn’t pick up. I called today and she said had a pickup but I called too late. She sai..."
"Great team! From the beginning to the end, the process was superb! My initial contact was with Ben and he stayed with us thru the entire move. We started over 6 months prior to the actual move due to construction delays. When the time came for the..."
"BEWARE!! BEWARE! BEWARE!! If there is only one review you ever pay attention to, please let this be the one. I am genuinely trying to help other consumers to not have to experience what I did. I have never in my life experienced anything like this..."
"National Express Moving ("NEM") made the process of moving far more stressful than it needed to be. They missed their 2-day pickup window and never called to update or reschedule. After calling repeatedly over a 5 day period to get information on ..."
"I arranged to have my home and another person's home moved on one day (same day). These movers talked a good game on the phone then COMPLETELY BLEW BOTH OF US OFF!! Didn't show up, didn't call to say why, didn't take my calls after, no explanati..."
"The move started out great. The three young men that helped us did an excellent job of taking care of most of our furniture and personal items. But at the end of the jog, things took a turn for the worst. After several days of unpacking, we real..."
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).