Best Providence to Nashville Movers

How Much Do Providence to Nashville Movers Cost?

Moving 1,063 miles from Providence, RI to Nashville, TN will typically cost between $2,500 and $6,500 to hire full service movers. See the chart below for a detailed breakdown by home size.

Pro tip for the cheapest long distance move

Find long distance movers in Nashville that already have a booked job heading from Nashville to Providence. Their moving truck would be making the trip back to Nashville from Providence entirely empty. If you can find a Nashville moving company willing to move your stuff on the return leg, you'll score a real deal!

Moving Containers: A cheaper Providence to Nashville moving option

Hire local Providence movers for the pickup location at an hourly rate. They can quickly load your moving container. When your container is dropped off at your new home, hire Nashville movers to unpack the container and move you into your new home. You'll have to piece this Providence to Nashville move together yourself with at least 3 different companies. Taking on this scheduling responsibility will save you a little money by moving with this strategy.

How we ranked the top Providence to Nashville movers

Why you should trust us

We take reviews seriously to protect people just like you! Our team has been crunching data on moving companies since 2010. Our math-based ranking system uses data, manual review, and statistical analysis to help you hire the best Providence, RI to Nashville, TN long distance movers.

Rating Methodology

Here's the methodology we used to come up with the best movers for the Providence to Nashville moving route:

Our original review-based ranking algorithm

We started with a total of 41 companies that offer interstate moving services in both the Providence and Nashville areas.

From these 41 companies, we analyzed a total of 17,840 reviews dating all the way back to September 2007.

We also reviewed a total of 26 state and federal moving licenses from these 41 companies and 207 different 3rd party review and social profiles.

Each of the ~17,000 reviews was scored according to our detailed 11-point rating criteria

Reviews are time-weighted so that more recent reviews carry more weight. This helps you understand how a mover is doing today... not 5 years ago. We have 3,092 Providence to Nashville moving company data points from the past 2 years that carry more weight.

Bayesian averages calculated to fairly account for the differences between companies that are newer(like Mozart Movers) vs older more established companies (like Stairhopper Movers).

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The Great Guys Moving 11-Point Rating Breakdown

Our 11-point rating criteria scores every Providence to Nashville moving company across 11 of the most important criteria for a succesful moving experience.

Quality

Overall quality of the service provided on moving day.

8.57/10 avg (Providence & Nashville combined) from 10,258 reviews

Punctuality

Did the crew show up on-time with the required equipment?

8.32/10 avg (Providence & Nashville combined) from 3,985 reviews

Affordability

How affordable was the moving service?

7.77/10 avg (Providence & Nashville combined) from 2,525 reviews

Communication

Responsiveness before, during, and after the move.

7.69/10 avg (Providence & Nashville combined) from 3,684 reviews

Stick to Prices

Was the final price consistent with the original quote?

6.51/10 avg (Providence & Nashville combined) from 1,449 reviews

Speed

Efficiency without taking unnecessary time to increase costs.

8.62/10 avg (Providence & Nashville combined) from 4,901 reviews

Friendliness

Was the moving crew cordial and friendly on moving day?

9.05/10 avg (Providence & Nashville combined) from 5,560 reviews

Will Hire Again

How likely a customer is to hire the same movers again.

8.33/10 avg (Providence & Nashville combined) from 10,163 reviews

Professionalism

Did the moving crew behave professionally on moving day?

8.46/10 avg (Providence & Nashville combined) from 5,652 reviews

Conflict Handling

How well the company responds to accidents and issues.

4.64/10 avg (Providence & Nashville combined) from 986 reviews

Precision & Care

Were walls scratched? Did furniture get damaged or lost?

8.25/10 avg (Providence & Nashville combined) from 5,159 reviews

From Providence to Nashville: Comparable Neighborhoods at a Glance

• Federal Hill in Providence & Germantown in Nashville are both known for their historic district with restaurants and parks
• Providence's College Hill neighborhood & Nashville's Hillsboro Village both share a collegiate vibe and coffee shops
• If you're moving from Fox Point, check out Green Hills in the Nashville area for family-oriented living with upscale shops
• Do you enjoy Wayland Square's boutiques and trendy eateries? You're sure to love 12South
• Move from Elmhurst to Sylvan Park and continue to enjoy these neighborhood qualities of tree-lined streets and single-family homes
• Elmwood & The Gulch are both known for their former industrial areas turned artsy districts
• Providence's Mount Hope neighborhood & Nashville's East Nashville neighborhood both have a diverse, artsy community in revival
• If you're moving from Blackstone, look into Germantown for Victorian rowhouses near downtown

Pros and Cons of Moving from Providence to Nashville

ConsProvidence, RI

• Higher living costs
• Smaller music scene
• Colder winters
• Lesser job market

ProsNashville, TN

• Lower cost of living
• Vibrant music industry
• Milder winters
• Booming job market

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Nashville, TN

• Less historic
• More urban sprawl
• No beaches
• More commercially focused

Providence, RI

• Rich history
• Smaller, quaint
• Easy beach access
• Vibrant arts scene

Pros of moving from Providence to Nashville

• Say goodbye to higher living costs and hello to a lower cost of living
• Look forward to moving away from a smaller music scene and moving to Nashville with its vibrant music industry
• Swap the colder winters of Providence for milder winters in Nashville
• Get ready for a booming job market in Nashville

Cons of moving from Providence to Nashville

• Unfortunately, you'll be moving away from the rich history of Providence to live with less historic elements in Nashville
• You'll lose out on the pro of a smaller, quaint atmosphere and have to settle for the con of more urban sprawl
• Time to bid farewell to easy beach access and get used to having no beaches in Nashville
• Swap the vibrant arts scene for a more commercially focused one

Providence vs. Nashville: Comparing the Local Foodie Scene

If you're moving from Providence to Nashville, you will be trading the iconic Stuffies of Providence for the equally delicious Hot Chicken of Nashville. And while the locals in Providence rave about their flavorful Grilled Pizza and sumptuous Del's Lemonade, Nashville residents know they have tasty BBQ Ribs and Gourmet Hot Dogs to savor. While the vegan transplants might be saying goodbye to the Vegan Calamari they've grown to love, they can get ready for the BBQ Jackfruit of Nashville. In the days before your move, make sure you get one final trip to iconic Providence eateries like Al Forno, Los Andes, and CAV. After the boxes are unpacked in Nashville, don't wait too long before making your way to Nashville's acclaimed eateries like Hattie B's Hot Chicken, Prince's Hot Chicken Shack, and Monell's Dining & Catering.

When comparing lifestyles, Nashville shows less emphasis on fitness and health consciousness than Providence. Food truck fans will discover a greater selection in Nashville compared to what you are used to in Providence. Also, the overall foodie scene is more bustling in Nashville.

Discover Nashville Restaurants You'll Love

Moving to Nashville is an opportunity to try lots of new restaurants. Sure, you'll miss your old Providence favorites, but we've got you covered. If you loved Al Forno, Los Andes, and Nick's on Broadway in Providence, we're sure you'll love City House, Chauhan Ale & Masala House, and Butcher & Bee in Nashville. See our Nashville restaurant discovery table below to find the closest comparison restaurant to all of your cherished Providence hotspots. For example, if you enjoyed dining at Oberlin, head to Rolf and Daughters on your first Friday night after the boxes are unpacked.

Real Estate & Lifestyle Differences between Providence and Nashville

• The Colonial architecture that Providence is known for will be replaced with the Queen Anne and Tudor architecture typical of Nashville.
• Compared to Providence's real estate listings that commonly reference historic features and waterfront views, Nashville real estate listings often highlight features like music venues and spacious yards.
• You can keep your walking shoes packed away; Nashville is less walkable than Providence.
• You might want to think twice before moving your bike; Nashville is less bike-friendly than Providence.
• Nashville has less of an urban feel than Providence.
• Nashville housing costs are 15% more expensive than they are in Providence, with a median home price of $439,470 compared to Providence’s $382,032.
• Over the prior 5 years, home prices in Nashville have increased by 51% compared to a 62% increase in Providence.
• Rent in Nashville is 9.97% more affordable than in Providence.

Pet-friendly Neighborhoods in Nashville, TN

1. 1 East Nashville: Abundant dog-friendly patios, tree-lined streets, and quick access to Shelby Park and its dog park make daily walks and play easy.
2. 2 12 South: Wide sidewalks, Sevier Park, and many pet-welcoming shops and patios create a convenient, walkable routine for pets and owners.
3. 3 Germantown: Walkable blocks near Bicentennial Capitol Mall and Morgan Park plus numerous dog-friendly patios suit active pets and urban living.

Your Move, Your Forecast: Key Weather Differences between Providence and Nashville

• Break out the sunglasses for your move from Providence to Nashville. Nashville gets 3% more sunshine days than Providence.
• Nashville has lower humidity and a higher average UV index compared to Providence.
• Say goodbye to the possible nor'easters and blizzards in Providence, but be on the lookout for potential tornadoes and floods in Nashville.
• Get ready for warmer summers. The average summer high temperature in Nashville is 7 degrees warmer than in Providence.
• The average winter lows are 10 degrees warmer than they are in Providence.
• Your umbrella might be more overworked in Nashville. Nashville receives 3 more inches of rain compared to Providence.

Financial & Community Snapshot: Providence and Nashville

• When it comes to your monthly paycheck, residents in Nashville tend to earn about 6% more than in Providence
• The COLI in Nashville is 28% lower than what you are used to living in Providence
• Hooray, moving to TN means you'll no longer have state income taxes
• The affluence in Nashville is high compared to moderate in Providence
• The poverty level is moderate in Nashville compared to high in Providence
• In terms of homelessness, it is notable in Providence and moderate in Nashville

Providence vs. Nashville Traffic and Public Transit Considerations

• Bummer! Looks like you might end up spending about 20% more time stuck in traffic commuting to work in Nashville compared to your Providence commute. That's 2,600 minutes lost each year in a car.
• You can expect traffic in Nashville to be worse than it is in Providence.
• Public transit is less readily available in Nashville.