The Nashville Moving Checklist — Your Complete Guide

Moving to Nashville is one of the best decisions you will make — but staying organized throughout the process is critical. Here is the ultimate Nashville moving checklist.

8 Weeks Before Your Move

• Confirm your move-out and move-in dates
• Book Nashville Packers and Movers — early booking = better availability
• Begin researching Nashville neighborhoods
• Set your overall moving budget
• Start decluttering — room by room

4 Weeks Before Your Move

• Begin packing non-essential items
• Notify post office — submit USPS change of address at usps.com
• Contact your bank and financial institutions with new address
• Arrange transfer of medical and dental records
• Contact children’s current school for records transfer

Moving Day

• Get a good night’s sleep the night before
• Do a final walkthrough before the truck leaves
• Check all closets, cabinets, attic, and garage
• Turn off all lights and lock all doors and windows
• Leave keys, garage openers, and access cards as arranged

After You Arrive in Nashville

• Document condition of new home before unboxing
• Set up beds first — you will need them tonight
• Update your driver’s license (Tennessee gives you 30 days)
• Register vehicle in Tennessee
• Register to vote in Nashville (Davidson County Election Commission)
• Introduce yourself to your neighbors!

Nashville Packers and Movers — (615) 710-9990 — here for every step of your Nashville move.