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
"The guys came in asking and making it known they wanted to be tipped. This was my first experience with a moving company n my cousin paid them to move me. They came in looking around and mostly complaining they were hungry. They didn’t know how t..."
"This load took 9 hours for a 20 ft. UHaul truck which is beyond my imagination. Many items were damaged during the load including my leather sofa, my dining table, my daughter's headboard, dresser and bookcase and several smaller items. I tried to..."
"Wow, I wish I had read the previous reviews before hiring this company!! I was given an estimate over the phone and paid a deposit for service the next day. Only 2 men showed up when it was supposed to be three according to the estimate. The 3rd m..."
"Damaged/lost $935 of our property. Pick up/packing people did a good job. The character who delivered the property was alone. We were told 2 people were to deliver our property. Truck was old and beat. Driver spoke limited English (possibly Iraqi)..."
"This company All American Moving Group are nothing but pure scammers. They subcontract jobs to other companies and will skip out on paying. Beware if you are asked to subcontract from these scammers especially on loading jobs. The driver Mike at..."
"True Friends Moving Company did such a great job with my move. They showed up right on time, wrapped my fragile things, and got everything into the new house without damage. I’m glad I trusted them. I am so grateful to find such a great moving com..."
"This company told me everything I wanted to hear to get me to spend $500 on deposit. Once that was done they told me something completely different for moving. Told me I couldn’t pick my date of move etc. Then the Cs lady was extremely rude and un..."
"These guys are AWESOME. Showed up on time, all workers were clean and ready to work. I use moving companies all the time as I work for a real estate management company and we move tenants in and out frequently. We have small jobs and whole buildin..."
"Thank you for being able to accommodate moving a large chase sofa one level on such short notice. The move was very knowledgeable in moving the sofa through a narrow door. I will certainly call on you again.."
"He is nothing short of THE MAN!!!! He showed up and moved everything quickly and efficiently! I have nothing but praises for this man. He took care of all my stuff in a two bedroom apartment and we were done in just under three hours. If you need ..."
"Comically bad move. Packers decided to load items into the bed of a personal pickup truck. The truck flipped on the highway, and presumably, our belongings ended up on the side of the road. The truck was impounded and we're not sure where some of ..."
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).