For an in-state Tennessee move, hire a carrier with Department of Revenue intrastate authority and a Form H cargo-insurance filing, and get the estimate in writing.
Moves that cross a state line into or out of Tennessee fall under FMCSA household-goods rules. Verify the carrier at ProtectYourMove.gov and get a written estimate.
New Tennessee residents have 30 days to get a driver license. An out-of-state passenger vehicle may be operated for no more than 30 days after residency is established.
Tennessee has no statewide security-deposit cap or uniform return deadline. In URLTA counties, the deposit must sit in a dedicated account and follow the statute's inspection rules.
Tennessee household-goods movers must acknowledge a written damage claim within 30 calendar days and pay, decline, or offer a firm settlement within 120 days.
Tennessee household-goods carriers must notify you before delivery if actual charges exceed the estimate by more than 10 percent or $25, whichever is greater.