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
"Do not use this company and report them immediately. These people are criminals operating a scam moving company. They are interstate so using different addresses and fake names in each state so they never actually can get tracked down. Report them..."
"WARNING - NEVER do business with this company! They deserve only the worst possible negative rating. I could write a book about my nightmare experience with Atlantic Relocation Systems (“Atlantic”) and what a huge mistake it was to use them for th..."
"DO NOT use these guys. Showed up no dolly, not straps, very few blankets and crew were one man short. Moved me on May 24,2021. Still waiting to settle. Did more than $2800 in broken and damaged goods. Now they will not pay. Owner will not answer p..."
"The Green Truck Moving Company (TGTMC) refuses to work with us regarding broken furniture that was supposed to be covered under their insurance. We contracted The Green Truck Moving Company (TGTMC) for our move on 12/6/19. Our dining room table an..."
"I work for a moving and storage company in San Diego. It is my job to reach out to other moving companies throughout the United States to coordinate moves for my customers. The interaction that I just had with this company was HORRIFIC. The first ..."
"These guys were supposed to dismantle my furniture at pickup and reassemble at the destination. They refused to do so stating that it was unnecessary, even though I had paid for it. When they arrived at the dropoff location, I was shocked as I..."
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).