By Jessica Ryan

Updated: Apr 11, 2026

6 min read

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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.

That's a very rough estimate. To get real, competitive quotes for your move, please fill in this moving quote form.

198 movers in Knoxville

JDA Movers LLC

(0)
Based in Atlanta, Georgia

Silver Van Lines and Storage

(2)
Based in Atlanta, Georgia
Last reviewed 1/5 stars on Jun, 02 2019 by Danita Handlin

"Horrid service: missed pickup and delivery date windows; pickup company arrived without pads; prices got jacked up along the way; phone calls went either unanswered or gave wrong info; walls got dinged; furniture got broken; once FINALLY delivered..."
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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).

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Who regulates Knoxville interstate movers?

Knoxville moving companies are required to be registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) if they perform interstate moves. No matter if it is a moving company or a broker, they should have a valid DOT number. You can look up a mover here.

Agency: United States Department of Transportation
Address: 1200 New Jersey Ave, SE, Washington DC 20590
Phone: (855) 368-4200
Website: www.fmcsa.dot.gov

To see if a specific movers complies with regulations, simply select a company from the list.

Moving within vs moving out of Tennessee

Let's see how many people move within Tennessee versus those who moved from Volunteer State to another state.

Moved Within TN
33%
Moved out of TN
67%

According to our statistical data, twice as many interstate moves have occurred in the state of Tennessee (67%) compared to local moves within the same state (33%).

When moving out of major cities like Nashville and Memphis, the people in Tennessee have had to rely on reputable moving services for the careful packing and safe transportation of their household items – especially true in the case of a cross-country move. Moving hundreds or thousands of miles across the country is not a joke, so look for the best cross-country movers in your area.

What do people move within Tennessee?

Ever wondered which are the most popular move sizes when people move locally in TN?

Studio (3%)
1 Bedroom (22%)
2 Bedroom (24%)
3 Bedroom (28%)
4 Bedroom (9%)

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How much does it cost to hire movers

As it turns out, the cost to hire professional movers will effectively solve the ever-present dilemma of whether you should hire a mover or do it yourself. The cost depends on a number of important factors, including the type of the move itself (local move or a long distance). See the breakdown.

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Local Tennessee movers near Knoxville

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By Jessica Ryan

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Jessica is an experienced moving expert and author of informative relocation articles and useful tips.

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