--- title: Moving from Nevada to Tennessee | O'Brien's Moving url: https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/nevada-to-tennessee/ business: O'Brien's Moving & Storage address: 2277 Glendale Ave, Sparks, NV 89431 phone: 775-359-6683 (toll-free 1-800-253-7814) hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm licenses: U.S. DOT No. 30611, MC-109375, Nevada CPCN 1070; interstate agent for Bekins Van Lines since 1955 type: Moving and storage company, family owned since 1941 --- - [Home](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/) - [Long-distance moving as a Bekins agent](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/) - Moving from Nevada to Tennessee # Moving from Nevada to Tennessee Tennessee asks new residents to register vehicles and get a driver license within 30 days, taxes no wages, and charges a 7 percent state sales tax on top of local rates. O'Brien's books your move from Sparks and the Bekins network carries it to Tennessee. or call [775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683) [4.3 on Google · 71 reviews](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/reviews/) Family owned since 1941 [U.S. DOT No. 30611](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/about/licenses-and-authority/) ## Tennessee and Nevada at a glance - Moved from Tennessee to Nevada in 2024 about 2,047 - Moved from Nevada to Tennessee in 2024 about 1,300 - Moved into Washoe County from Tennessee, per year about 352 - State capital Nashville - State individual income tax collected, FY2024 $2,123 thousand - Median household income (state) $69,595 - Median rent (state) $1,189 - Register a car after moving to Tennessee within 30 days (Tennessee Department of Revenue - VR-6) - Get a Tennessee driver license after moving within 30 days (TN Department of Safety & Homeland Security - New Residents (official-domain search snippet; page 403 to fetcher)) - State income tax on wages none (Tennessee Department of Revenue - Hall Income Tax) - State sales tax, base rate 7% (Tennessee Department of Revenue - Sales and Use Tax Due Dates and Tax Rates) Data: [U.S. Census Bureau, State-to-State Migration Flows (ACS 1-year 2024)](https://www.census.gov/topics/population/migration/guidance/state-to-state-migration-flows.html); [U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2018-2022 state-to-county migration flows](https://www.census.gov/topics/population/migration/guidance/county-to-county-migration-flows.html); [U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections, FY2024](https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/stc.html); [U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates](https://www.census.gov/data/developers/data-sets/acs-5year.html); [Tennessee Department of Revenue - VR-6](https://revenue.support.tn.gov/hc/en-us/articles/360060097552-VR-6-New-Residents-Should-Register-Within-30-Days); [TN Department of Safety & Homeland Security - New Residents (official-domain search snippet; page 403 to fetcher)](https://www.tn.gov/safety/driver-services/classd/dlnew.html); [Tennessee Department of Revenue - Hall Income Tax](https://www.tn.gov/revenue/taxes/hall-income-tax.html); [Tennessee Department of Revenue - Sales and Use Tax Due Dates and Tax Rates](https://www.tn.gov/revenue/taxes/sales-and-use-tax/due-dates-and-tax-rates.html). Tennessee shares Nevada's habit of leaving wages alone, which surprises people who expect every eastern state to tax income. Where it differs is sales tax, and the details are below. ## Registering within 30 days Tennessee's Department of Revenue titles its guidance for newcomers 'New Residents Should Register Within 30 Days'. The Department of Safety states that new residents who hold a driver license from another state must get a Tennessee license no later than thirty days after establishing residency. Gather the document list from the county clerk and the driver service center before you go. Keep your Nevada title and proof of address at hand, and book any appointment before the truck is loaded so the first week is not spent waiting for a slot. Tennessee counties handle title and plates through the county clerk, so the office near your new address is the one to call. ## Wages untaxed, sales taxed Tennessee has never taxed wages. The Hall income tax on interest and dividends was repealed for tax periods beginning January 1, 2021 or later, so there is no state personal income tax to plan around, just as in Nevada. The general state sales tax rate is 7 percent, local rates set by county and city cannot exceed 2.75 percent, and food is taxed at 4 percent. Nevada's statewide minimum is 6.85 percent, but Tennessee's combined rate can run higher at the register once local tax is added. ## How the booking works You book the move with O'Brien's. An estimator walks your Sparks, Reno or Carson City home, writes an itemized written estimate, and the Bekins network carries the shipment to Tennessee. The delivery window comes from your written estimate. Instruments are part of many Tennessee moves, so mention any guitars, drums or a piano; see [piano and organ moving](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/specialty-moving/pianos/). ## If the house is still being built New construction slips, and a Tennessee closing date can move. Wooden vault storage in our Sparks warehouse starts from $40 per month, and about 2 to 3 weeks notice ships it. Read about [storage when your new home is not ready](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/full-service-storage/storage-for-new-construction-delays/). The free in-home estimate comes with 10 free heavy-duty boxes. ### Sources (checked October 18, 2026) - [Tennessee Department of Revenue, new residents register within 30 days](https://revenue.support.tn.gov/hc/en-us/articles/360060097552-VR-6-New-Residents-Should-Register-Within-30-Days) - [Tennessee Department of Safety, new driver license](https://www.tn.gov/safety/driver-services/classd/dlnew.html) - [Tennessee Department of Revenue, sales and use tax rates](https://www.tn.gov/revenue/taxes/sales-and-use-tax/due-dates-and-tax-rates.html) ### Licensed movers U.S. DOT No. 30611 MC-109375 Nevada CPCN 1070 Cal PUC T-90973 (as published by O'Brien's) Bekins Van Lines interstate agent since 1955 [Check our USDOT record](https://safer.fmcsa.dot.gov/query.asp?searchtype=ANY&query_type=queryCarrierSnapshot&query_param=USDOT&query_string=30611) · [Ready to Move? (FMCSA)](https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/sites/fmcsa.dot.gov/files/ReadytoMoveBrochure_2022Update.pdf) [Licenses and authority](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/about/licenses-and-authority/) ### Visit or call the office 2277 Glendale Ave, Sparks, NV 89431 [775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683) | Monday to Friday | 8:00 am to 5:00 pm | | --- | --- | | Saturday and Sunday | Closed | [Get my free estimate](#estimate) ### Related - [Moving to Reno from Tennessee](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/from-tennessee/) - [Moving between Reno and The East, South and Midwest](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/east-and-midwest/) - [Piano and organ moving](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/specialty-moving/pianos/) Route lookup ## How far is the drive? ### How far is your move? Where are you moving from (or to)? Your city Sparks, NV Interstate moves travel on the Bekins Van Lines network; O'Brien's has been a Bekins agent since 1955. [Get a long-distance estimate](#estimate)[See the route guide](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/) Popular: [Sacramento](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/sacramento-to-reno/) [Las Vegas](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/reno-to-las-vegas/) [Boise](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/reno-to-boise/) [Phoenix](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/reno-to-phoenix/) [Portland](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/reno-to-portland/) Bekins Van Lines network ## How a long-distance move works with a Bekins agent O'Brien's Moving & Storage has been an agent for Bekins Van Lines since 1955. On an interstate move the Bekins network carries your shipment under the van line's interstate system; O'Brien's books the move in either direction. Leaving Northern Nevada, we give the free in-home estimate, pack, store in our Sparks warehouse if you need it, and load. Moving here from another state, you book with us and we coordinate the move from your origin through the Bekins network, then handle delivery, unpacking and storage in Sparks. Your written estimate sets the delivery window. [What being a Bekins agent means](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/about/bekins-agent/). Your rights on an interstate move ## Federal booklets every interstate mover must give you - [Ready to Move? Tips for a Successful Interstate Move](https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/sites/fmcsa.dot.gov/files/ReadytoMoveBrochure_2022Update.pdf) (FMCSA) - [Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move](https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/sites/fmcsa.dot.gov/files/2023-10/FMCSA_R%26R_Handbook_Web_v1.pdf) (FMCSA) - [Protect Your Move](https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/protect-your-move): check any mover's USDOT number. Ours is U.S. DOT No. 30611. Next ## Routes and guides for Tennessee - [Moving to Reno from Tennessee](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/from-tennessee/) - [Long-distance moving as a Bekins agent](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/) - [Moving from Nashville to Reno](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/nashville-to-reno/) - [Moving from Memphis to Reno](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/memphis-to-reno/) - [Moving from Reno to Nashville](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/reno-to-nashville/) - [Moving from Reno to Memphis](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/reno-to-memphis/) Answers ## Moving from Nevada to Tennessee questions Still have a question? Call [775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683), Mon-Fri 8-5, or see the [moving FAQ](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/faq/). ### How long do I have for a Tennessee driver license? Thirty days after establishing residency, per the Department of Safety. ### Does Tennessee tax wages? No. The Hall tax on interest and dividends was repealed for 2021 and later. ### What is the Tennessee sales tax? 7 percent at the state level, plus local tax of up to 2.75 percent. Food is taxed at 4 percent. ### Can O'Brien's move a piano to Tennessee? Yes, pianos and organs are part of our specialty moving. ## 4.3 stars from 71 Google reviews What customers say about O'Brien's [Read more reviews](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/reviews/)[See them on Google](https://maps.google.com/maps?cid=17335326057105140938) J Judy H. April 7, 2026 I was so satisfied and impressed with O'Brien. My move went perfectly. If I have another move, it will be O'Brien for sure!! ### Owner's reply WE ARE THRILLED TO HEAR THE MOVE WENT SO WELL!!!! Thank you so much for taking time out of your day to let us know. F Francie H. February 20, 2026 We were referred to O'Brien's Moving and Storage though a friend in Reno. We couldn't be more pleased with the Professionalism and Service. They were quick to set up Luke to come out and give us a quote and scheduled the actual move date right away. Luke was on time for our quote as were the movers on our moving day. All three of the gentlemen who moved us were professional and courteous from start to finish. From the initial phone call to the completion of our move, we felt like we were treated as family. We would definitely use them again and recommend O'Brien's Moving and Storage to our friends in the future. ### Owner's reply Francie, Thank you for this amazing review. The result you have expressed is exactly what we all strive to accomplish. I love that you walked away knowing you are now a part of the O'Brien's family, whenever you need us we are a phone call away! I will let the movers know about the kind words expressed about them, that will be very satisfying for all of them. We will look forward to any referrals you send our way, thank you for the opportunity! M Mark S. January 22, 2026 Great company and local. They take great care of your moving needs. They are very accommodating and quick to respond. Highly recommend them for your moving needs and storage needs. Thanks to the O'Brien team for doing a fantastic job. ## Get a long-distance estimate Tell us where you are going. The estimate for a long-distance move starts with a survey of your Reno-area home. Rather talk? [Call 775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683) Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm Our estimators: Sean, Luke, Christa and Janet. 2277 Glendale Ave Sparks, NV 89431 [4.3 on Google · 71 reviews](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/reviews/) Family owned since 1941 U.S. DOT No. 30611 · MC-109375 · Nevada CPCN 1070