10/19/2026
🍂 Moving in Memphis this fall? Save this post. These 8 tips will make your move cheaper, faster, and a lot less stressful.
1️⃣ Book 2–3 weeks out. That gives you the best pick of dates without paying for last-minute scheduling.
2️⃣ Pick a weekday, mid-month if you can. Weekends and the first/last few days of the month fill up fastest because that's when most leases turn over.
3️⃣ Plan around the holidays. The week of Thanksgiving gets busy, and people leave town. If you're moving in November, lock in your date early.
4️⃣ Start early in the day. Daylight saving time ends November 1, and it gets dark before 5:30. A morning start means unloading in daylight.
5️⃣ Pack a rain kit. Memphis fall weather can turn quickly. Keep old towels, plastic bins, and floor runners by the door to protect your floors and belongings.
6️⃣ Clear the path. Rake wet leaves off the driveway and walkways the day before. They're slippery when you're carrying a dresser.
7️⃣ Set up utilities ahead of time. Call MLGW at least a week before so the lights and heat are on when you arrive. Update your address with USPS while you're at it.
8️⃣ Pack a "first night" box. Put sheets, toiletries, chargers, medications, snacks, and a few tools in one box and keep it with you, not on the truck.
Our crews are ready when you are. 🚚
💬 Which tip do you wish you'd known before your last move? Or tell us your best moving hack, and we might share it in a future post!
