Mobile Home Movers Directory

Tennessee · updated Nov 10, 2026

Mobile home movers in Tennessee

We list 104 mobile home movers and installers in Tennessee: 101 with an active FMCSA USDOT registration for mobile home cargo and 3 with a Tennessee installer license. Every listing shows its USDOT or license number and a link to check it on the official record.

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How to move a mobile home in Tennessee: permits, taxes and setup

In Tennessee every mobile home move on public roads needs a permit, and moves are daylight only, Monday through Saturday.

  1. Permit required

    No mobile home, manufactured home or house trailer may be moved into, through or on the public roads of Tennessee until the owner, operator or transporter has the required permit.

    Source: Tenn. Code 55-4-401 (checked Nov 10, 2026)

  2. When homes can move

    Mobile homes may only move between sunrise and sunset, Monday through Saturday, except listed holidays. Homes 85 feet or longer, 14 feet or wider, or 14 feet 2 inches or taller can't move in heavily traveled urban areas from 7 to 9 a.m. and 4 to 6 p.m.

    Source: Tenn. Code 55-4-403 (checked Nov 10, 2026)

Travel daysMonday to Saturday, sunrise to sunset (Tenn. Code 55-4-403)
Oversize permit officeTennessee oversize/overweight permits
Phone: 615-741-3821 (FHWA permit contacts)
Installer licensingTennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance, State Fire Marshal's Office (Manufactured Housing and Modular Building Section) is the state agency HUD lists for manufactured housing in Tennessee. (HUD State Administrative Agencies)
CheckedNov 10, 2026

Rules change. This is a summary of the official sources linked above, not legal advice. Your mover and county offices have the final word.

Common questions

Do I need a permit to move a mobile home in Tennessee?

No mobile home, manufactured home or house trailer may be moved into, through or on the public roads of Tennessee until the owner, operator or transporter has the required permit.

How do I check a mobile home mover in Tennessee?

Look up its USDOT number on FMCSA SAFER to confirm the registration is active and see its operating authority and insurance on file. For setup, check the installer license number on the Tennessee state lookup. Each listing here links to both.

How much does it cost to move a mobile home in Tennessee?

HomeGuide (2026) and This Old House (2026) put transport-only moves at about $1,000 to $5,000. HomeGuide puts full-service moves (teardown, transport and setup) at about $5,000 to $8,000 for a single-wide, $8,000 to $15,000 for a double-wide and $12,000 to $20,000 or more for a triple-wide. Get written quotes from more than one mover.

Costs: cost to move a mobile home (cited sources) · moving cost calculator · setup cost calculator · park closure cost calculator

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