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.
