Last updated 2026-06-12 ยท MovePlan Editorial Team
Warm weather, low taxes, and fast growth keep pulling people south.
Driver license deadline: 30 days after moving
Vehicle registration deadline: 30 days after moving
Cities covered: Nashville, Memphis, Knoxville, Chattanooga, Clarksville, Murfreesboro, Franklin
Tennessee sits in the south region. The two deadlines that catch new residents off guard are the driver license update (within 30 days) and vehicle registration (within 30 days).