Black Tie Moving Review 2026 (Nashville, TN)
Positive
Reviews
85%
across 102 reviews
moveBuddha
Score
3.3/5
based on moveBuddha methodology
FMCSA
Status
Active
Black Tie Moving is a 3.3/5-rated Tennessee full-service mover. Black Tie Moving earns 85% positive reviews across 102 verified customer reviews. The company holds active FMCSA registration and operates 14 trucks. All ratings reflect moveBuddha's independent analysis.
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Black Tie Moving at a glance
- Scale: 14 trucks operating across Tennessee
- Industry experience: 3/5
- Customer service: 3/5
- Review quality: 3.5/5
- Quote accuracy: 3.76/5
Black Tie Moving's services
- Local (intrastate) moving
What this Black Tie Moving review covers
What do customers say about Black Tie Moving?
Black Tie Moving pulls in 85% positive reviews out of 102 verified ratings from multiple platforms, 13% negative, and 2% neutral.
What customers like most about Black Tie Moving
- Quick moving process: The team at Black Tie Moving often gets the job done faster than expected, saving clients time.
- Helpful movers: Movers were more than just muscle—they offered guidance and went above and beyond to assist customers.
- Quick response times: Customer support at Black Tie Moving was often noted for responding to questions or concerns almost immediately
- Respectful of property: Customers appreciated how carefully Black Tie Moving's team maneuvered furniture through tight spaces without damaging walls or floors.
- Professional and polite staff: Customers say the Black Tie Moving's crews and service representatives handled their move professionally and were friendly and helpful throughout the move.
Most common complaints about Black Tie Moving
- Damage to items: Some customers reported that items were damaged during packing or loading.
- Unprofessional behavior: Complaints included movers using foul language, showing up late, or acting inappropriately.
- Delayed arrival or delivery: Several reviewers experienced frustrating delays either on moving day or with final delivery.
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Leave a ReviewPositive Black Tie Moving Reviews
Erica Betz, Google
The office was communicative, timely, called me back as needed, and was happy to help make some last minute adjustments.
Madeline Ishee, Google
Not only did they communicate everything with me, were quick, and handled my items with the most care, but went above and beyond and helped me throw trash away too!
Chuck Spears, Google
Super friendly and professional movers! Todd L. and Fred were amazing, they had the best attitudes and were a lot of fun! They called and asked if they could show up and start early.
Negative Black Tie Moving Reviews
Joe Zickafoose, Google
Nice guys, terrible movers. They packed large plates from our wedding china under 50 pounds of other stuff. Smashed to pieces. Packed up liquids after we had set them aside. Soy sauce all over our mattress.
Krista Hayes, Google
The movers were two hours late, unprepared, inexperienced, and inefficient. They even got into a verbal altercation over how to best load in the items.
Lawrence Clements, Google
They no-call, no-showed for 8 hours, causing the move to be split into two days. It took over two hours on my move day just to get a hold of someone, and the loading crew caused damage to several items.
Neutral Black Tie Moving Reviews
Chris Jaffe, Google
We booked 3 guys at 8am on a Sunday, but 2 guys finally showed up around 10:30. The guys who did show up were good, did everything we asked, and were careful with our stuff.
S.B., Google
One of the loaders was super helpful, and they were nice enough, but it only took a 40-minute drive for my stuff to shift.
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Is Black Tie Moving licensed & insured?
Yes. Black Tie Moving is FMCSA-registered and active, operating under the legal name BLACK TIE MANAGEMENT COMPANY LLC. The company runs 14 trucks. moveBuddha verifies all licensing data directly against FMCSA records.
| Credential | Status | Verified |
|---|---|---|
| FMCSA registration | Active | 10/19/2026 |
| Fleet size | 14 power units | 10/19/2026 |
Although a local license is not required in Tennessee, make sure the moving company you’ll be hiring is registered with U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT). To verify if you’re dealing with a legal and licensed mover, you may ask them their USDOT registration number. You can verify Black Tie Moving's active status on the Tennessee licensed movers database.
Black Tie Moving locations
Black Tie Moving has 16 locations:
- Black Tie Moving (headquarters)
- Peoria
- Chandler
- Little Rock
- Columbus
- Columbus
- Cincinnati
- Murfreesboro
- Nashville
- Austin
- Dallas
- San Antonio
- Lewisville
- Huntsville
- Littleton
- Lakewood
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How moveBuddha rated Black Tie Moving
Black Tie Moving earns a 3.3/5 composite rating based on moveBuddha's editorial rating categories. That's below the 3.8/5 average among Nashville movers. moveBuddha's research team rates each category independently, and each one measures a different aspect of mover quality.
| Rating category | Black Tie Moving | What it measures |
|---|---|---|
| Industry experience | 3/5 | Years in operation, fleet size & locations |
| Review quality | 3.5/5 | Volume & sentiment of customer reviews |
| Customer service | 3/5 | Communication clarity & crew professionalism |
| Quote accuracy | 3.76/5 | Estimate vs. final invoice on sample moves |
| Google reviews | 3/5 | Google Business Profile rating & review volume |
| Yelp reviews | 3/5 | Yelp rating & review volume |
| BBB | 3/5 | The company's BBB letter grade (A–F) & complaint resolution history (translated to a corresponding numerical score) |
| Brand | 3/5 | Market presence & industry recognition |
Our summary of Black Tie Moving
Piano, PODS, and packing support: Of 102 reviews, 85% are positive. Reviewers highlight courteous crews, helpful packing and delivery, piano service, and careful handling, though a few report damage. A few customers report major arrival delays, limited follow-up, unexpected charges, and serious conduct concerns.
Ratings based on moveBuddha's research methodology, updated November 2026.
How much does Black Tie Moving cost?
Black Tie Moving does not publish standard hourly rates or flat-fee pricing publicly. Movers in Nashville charge an average of $121/hour, though rates vary by company. Quote pricing depends on home size, distance, packing services, and time of year. To get an accurate estimate, request a quote directly or use moveBuddha's cost calculator below.
For typical Tennessee moving costs across all home sizes and service types, see our Tennessee moving cost guide.
Estimated for a typical 2-3 bedroom Tennessee move
$992 – $2,303
How does Black Tie Moving compare to other Nashville movers?
Black Tie Moving ranks alongside the top full-service movers in Nashville on moveBuddha's editorial scoring. The table below compares ratings, positive review rates, and years in business across the top Nashville movers.
| Company | Our rating | Positive reviews | BBB | Quote |
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| 97% | A- | |||
| 91% | A+ | |||
| 91% | A+ | |||
| 91% | A+ | |||
| 95% | A+ | |||
| 95% | C+ | |||
| 89% | A+ | |||
| 82% | A | |||
| 88% | A+ | |||
| 88% | C+ |
Final verdict: Black Tie Moving
Black Tie Moving earns a 3.3/5 moveBuddha score, backed by 85% positive customer reviews across 102 verified reviews. Black Tie Moving has built a reputation for quick moving process and helpful movers, making it worth a look for your Tennessee move.
All ratings reflect moveBuddha's analysis updated November 2026, based on independent research and verified customer reviews.
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FAQs about Black Tie Moving
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Is Black Tie Moving a legitimate, licensed mover?
Yes, Black Tie Moving is FMCSA-registered and active, operating 14 trucks. You can verify their licensing status on the Tennessee state regulator database.
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