Need movers today? Tomorrow? Undergrads specializes in emergency and last-minute moves across Knoxville and the surrounding metro. Our background-checked college crews mobilize on short notice for same-day and next-day moves, often within hours of your call.
Need a price now? Get a free quote in about 60 seconds, or call us and a dispatcher will walk you through your Knoxville move on the spot.
Last-Minute Moving Services
Last-minute movers are moving professionals you can hire on short notice, sometimes same day or next day, to help when there is little or no time to plan. Our labor-only teams arrive ready to load or unload your truck, POD, or storage container the moment they get to you.
Whether your lease starts next week, your University of Tennessee housing fell through, or your other moving company just cancelled, we are built to make a rushed move feel handled. You rent the truck or container; we bring the muscle, the wrap, and the know-how.
How It Works
Call or book online
Call us or request a quote online. Tell us your Knoxville pickup and drop-off, the move size, and when you need it. Same-day and next-day are our specialty.
We confirm your crew
We coordinate the nearest available crew and confirm your booking, usually within about 30 minutes. Your hourly rate is locked before anyone lifts a box.
The crew arrives ready
Your background-checked college movers show up on time with moving blankets and straps, ready to load, unload, or both.
You pay after the move
It is $5 to reserve. You pay the balance after the job is done, only for the time worked. No surge pricing, no surprise add-ons.
Why Knoxville Renters Call Undergrads First
Three reasons people pick up the phone when the clock is running:
Fast, same-day dispatch
We mobilize crews across Knox, Anderson, and Blount counties on short notice, often the same day. Most bookings are confirmed in under 30 minutes.
Locked rate, zero surge pricing
Booking last minute does not mean paying a premium. Your hourly rate is locked upfront with no rush markups, fuel surcharges, or stair fees, even during the August rush when Fort Sanders turns over all at once.
Vetted, background-checked crews
Every mover is a background-checked university student, trained on furniture wrapping and tight-space navigation. $1,000 damage protection backs every move.
What We Need to Book Your Emergency Move
Have these ready and we can lock your crew in one quick call:
| What we need | Details |
|---|---|
| Move date and time | The sooner the better. Same-day and next-day are our specialty. |
| Pickup and drop-off | Addresses for both ends, plus any stairs, elevators, or long carries. |
| Move size | Roughly how many rooms, or a rough box and furniture count. |
| Truck or container | Whether you have a rental truck or POD, or need help deciding what size to rent. |
| Access notes | Freight-elevator and COI windows for the Gay Street and Old City buildings, steep driveways in Bearden and Sequoyah Hills, or HOA gate codes out toward Farragut. |
How Much Does a Same-Day Local Move Cost?
Last-minute moves in Knoxville run on the same honest hourly pricing as any other Undergrads job, no rush surcharge. You pay only for the time the crew works. Here is what a typical same-day local move looks like:
| Move size | Crew | Typical time | Estimated cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers | 2–3 hours | $200–$300 |
| 1-bedroom | 2 movers | 2–3 hours | $250–$350 |
| 2-bedroom | 2–3 movers | 3–4 hours | $275–$500 |
| 3-bedroom | 3 movers | 4–6 hours | $325–$525 |
| 4-bedroom | 3–4 movers | 6+ hours | $600+ |
Truck rental, if you need one, is paid directly to U-Haul, Penske, or your POD provider and is not included above. If the crew finishes early, you pay less.
WHAT CUSTOMERS SAY
50+ five-star moves in Knoxville
Done in half the time we booked.
“These guys did great work! We had booked 4 movers for 4 hours and they were done in two, unloaded a 26' truck and two pods into our garage like it was nothing. The guys were kind and friendly, and we'd absolutely use them again. Nick, Ben, Matt and our fourth all did wonderful. Two boxes were broken during the move (like, on the truck, not the fault of the movers), and the guys were thoughtful and considerate to point it out, set them aside, and then carefully place them where needed.”
Alexxus Berthoty
3BR Move · Charlotte, NC · Apr 2026
No elevator, no complaints, definitely use again.
“We had 2 great guys, Wallace Cook and Samuel Carl, move a bunch of furniture from my son's place to my daughter's apartment. They were super friendly and did not complain at all even though it was hot and my daughter's apartment has no elevator. We enjoyed their company and I highly recommend this company. You will not be disappointed. I will definitely use this company again.”
Bari Perales
Apartment Move · Raleigh, NC · Mar 2026
On time and professional, start to finish.
“Tom was a pleasure to work with over the phone. The movers were great. On time and professional. They asked what was going and got started right away. Can't thank Chas, Eric, and Dakota enough for their hard work!”
Stephen Johnson
Local Move · Austin, TX · Mar 2026
Stuck around to make sure we were OK.
“Connor and Matthew were amazing! I didn't have as much packing done as I had hoped, but they came in and got right to work. They moved fast, but were also careful. After we got to the new place, we found out they didn't quite have it ready yet. They still stuck around as long as they could to make sure everything was okay. I would definitely recommend them, and will be using them again for my next relocation.”
Shandora Bates
Apartment Move · Charlotte, NC · Feb 2026
Made it through the narrow stairwell with a smile.
“Alex and Peter showed up on time. They had a very challenging move-out with a very narrow stairwell. They made items fit when it seemed it couldn't be done. Some very heavy pieces were moved through that stairwell, without hitting the walls, and they did it all with a smile!”
Judy Culler
Move-Out · Tampa, FL · Feb 2026
Still unloading in the pouring rain.
“Jesse and Dakota did a great job and worked like beasts. Very personable and professional. We had to call the day short due to pouring rain. Prior to calling it the guys were still unloading in the pouring rain.”
Karen Denelsbeck
Unload · Orlando, FL · Jan 2026
Expert Moving Services in Knoxville
We cover Knoxville and the surrounding metro: Fort Sanders, the Old City, downtown, Bearden, Sequoyah Hills, West Hills, Fountain City, and South Knoxville, plus Farragut, Oak Ridge, Maryville, Powell, and Alcoa. Our crews know the August turnover around the University of Tennessee, the freight-elevator process at the downtown condos, and the hills and tight staircases in the older neighborhoods.
Secure Your Moving Vehicle (if you need one)
Because we are labor-only, you provide the truck or container and we provide the crew, which is what keeps a last-minute Knoxville move affordable. Not sure what size to rent? Tell us your move size when you call and we will point you to the right truck before you book it. U-Haul, Penske, Budget, and PODS all work.