South · 19 city guides

Ship a car to or from Tennessee.

Tennessee borders eight states and stretches nearly 500 miles from Memphis to Bristol along I-40. Nashville, Memphis, Knoxville and Chattanooga are each major carrier stops, and the state builds a lot of cars.

I-40 and I-24 corridors Door to door Open & enclosed

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Corridors

How carriers move through Tennessee.

I-40I-24I-65I-75I-81I-26I-55I-440I-240

I-40 crosses the state from Memphis through Nashville and Knoxville toward North Carolina. I-24 runs from Clarksville through Nashville to Chattanooga, and I-65 links Nashville with Kentucky and Alabama. I-75 runs from Knoxville to Chattanooga, I-81 serves the Tri-Cities, and I-55 meets I-40 in Memphis.

Seasons and weather

East Tennessee's mountains get winter snow, and I-40 near the North Carolina line has a history of closures. Spring storms are common statewide, and the Smoky Mountains area is busiest in summer and fall.

Why people ship cars in Tennessee

Nissan builds vehicles in Smyrna, GM in Spring Hill and Volkswagen in Chattanooga. Fort Campbell brings military moves through Clarksville, Nashville draws relocations, and Memphis is a national logistics hub. Tennessee also has no state income tax on wages.

Cities & towns

Tennessee city and town guides.

Each page covers that place's roads, routes, local pickup details and FAQs. Grouped by Census metro area.

Nashville–Davidson––Murfreesboro––Franklin metro

NashvilleMurfreesboroFranklinHendersonvilleSpring HillSmyrnaGallatinColumbia

Memphis metro

MemphisBartlettCollierville

Knoxville metro

Knoxville

Chattanooga metro

Chattanooga

Clarksville metro

Clarksville

Johnson City metro

Johnson City

Jackson metro

Jackson

Kingsport–Bristol metro

Kingsport

Cleveland metro

Cleveland

Smaller cities & towns outside metro areas

Cookeville

Military communities

Clarksville Fort Campbell

College towns

Nashville Vanderbilt UniversityMemphis the University of MemphisKnoxville the University of TennesseeClarksville Austin Peay State UniversityMurfreesboro Middle Tennessee State UniversityJohnson City East Tennessee State UniversityCookeville Tennessee Tech
Neighboring states

Shipping across the Tennessee line.

Interstate moves to neighboring states are some of the most common shipments. See corridor and seasonal details for each.

KentuckyVirginiaNorth CarolinaGeorgiaAlabamaMississippiArkansasMissouriAll 48 statesHomepage
FAQ

Tennessee car shipping questions.

Is Nashville a busy car-shipping market?

Yes. Relocations and nearby assembly plants keep carriers moving through Nashville.

Do you handle Fort Campbell moves?

Yes. Pickups are usually set in Clarksville or Oak Grove, outside the gate.

Can carriers reach Gatlinburg or Pigeon Forge?

Yes. Mountain roads and tourist traffic can mean a meeting point along US-441.

Which Tennessee cities do you have shipping guides for?

We have 19 city and town pages for Tennessee, including Nashville, Memphis, Knoxville, Chattanooga, Clarksville, and Murfreesboro. We also ship to and from addresses anywhere else in the state.

How do I register a car after shipping it to Tennessee?

Registration is handled by your county clerk on behalf of the Tennessee Department of Revenue. Requirements and deadlines change, so check the official site before you arrive. Keep your title, proof of insurance and the carrier's bill of lading handy.

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