Guide for Moving from Cordova to Collierville

Collierville is only about 10 to 15 miles southeast of Cordova, but the move takes you from the City of Memphis into a separate town with its own school district, water utility and property tax. If you are planning on moving from Cordova to Collierville, our Cordova TN movers can handle the loading and help you prepare. Collierville is a town in Shelby County, Tennessee, just east of Germantown, known for its historic Town Square and quiet residential neighborhoods. This guide covers the drive, what changes when you cross into Collierville, how to set up schools and utilities, and how to plan a smooth local move.

How far is Cordova from Collierville?

The distance depends on where in Cordova you start. From the eastern side of Cordova near Houston Levee Road, Collierville is about 10 miles and a 20-minute drive. From the Wolfchase area near Germantown Parkway, it is closer to 15 miles and about half an hour. The two most common routes are:

• Houston Levee Road: the most direct route from east Cordova, running south across the Wolf River toward Collierville;
• Germantown Parkway (TN-177) to Poplar Avenue (US-72): the usual choice from west Cordova and Wolfchase, through Germantown and east on Poplar into Collierville.

Because the trip is short, a Cordova to Collierville move is a local move that crews normally load and deliver on the same day. Rush-hour traffic on Germantown Parkway and Poplar Avenue can add time, so a mid-morning start is often the smoothest.

The table below shows the main differences between the two areas.

What is Collierville like?

Collierville is one of the oldest towns in Shelby County. It was incorporated in 1850 and chartered again in 1870, and its center is still the historic Town Square, with shops, restaurants and events around a green park. The 2020 Census counted 51,324 residents, and the town has kept growing since. Collierville borders Germantown to the west, and the Wolf River runs between it and Cordova.

Compared with Cordova, Collierville has more of a small-town feel, with a walkable downtown, newer subdivisions on the edges of town and a separate town government. Cordova, by contrast, is a large community, mostly inside Memphis, that grew along Germantown Parkway near Wolfchase Galleria and I-40. If you are still comparing suburbs, our guides to moving from Memphis to Germantown and living in Bartlett vs Cordova cover the nearby options.

Prepare for moving from Cordova to Collierville

Before you plan the details of your relocation, find your new home. Home prices and rents vary a lot between neighborhoods in both areas, so compare current listings, HOA fees and the Collierville property tax before you decide what you can afford. Then set your moving budget: decide which tasks you will do yourself and which you will hand to Spyder Moving and Storage or another licensed mover, and calculate your housing costs a few months ahead.

A move is also a chance to get rid of items you don’t use anymore. Declutter before you book your movers in Collierville TN: every box you sell, donate or throw away is one less box to pay for. Then decide whether you need help with packing, furniture disassembly or short-term storage, and avoid taking too much on your own shoulders. Splitting the hardest parts with professionals is often what keeps a local move on schedule.

Will your kids change school districts?

Yes, in most cases. Cordova addresses are served by Memphis-Shelby County Schools, while Collierville addresses are served by Collierville Schools, a separate municipal district. To enroll, the district asks for two proofs of residency showing the parent or guardian’s name and address, such as a lease or mortgage statement, a current MLGW bill or a town water bill. New students also need a birth certificate, an immunization certificate and their most recent report card. Because a lease and utility bills are on that list, set up your accounts as soon as you have the keys so you can enroll on time.

Which utilities and records need to change?

Since Cordova and Collierville are both in Shelby County, some services move with you and some don’t:

• Water, sewer and trash: in Collierville these are run by the Town, not by MLGW. Open a residential account with the Town’s utilities office before move-in; it asks for identification, your Social Security number and your closing papers or lease.
• Electricity and gas: MLGW serves both areas, so you transfer service instead of starting over. You can schedule the transfer through MLGW’s request service page.
• Mail: file a change of address with USPS a week or two before the move.
• Driver’s license and voter registration: update your address with Tennessee Driver Services, which you can reach through the State of Tennessee website, and with the Shelby County Election Commission.

How do you choose a local moving company in Cordova?

After you find your future home, choose who will move you. Because this is a local move, you can easily drive to Collierville to measure rooms and check parking before moving day. Start by determining the size of your move: walk through every room, the garage and the attic, and create an inventory list of what goes with you. The list helps you estimate how long packing will take and gives each mover the same information for an estimate.

When you compare local moving companies, ask each one:

• whether the price is hourly or flat, and what counts as billable time;
• how many movers and trucks they plan to send, based on your inventory;
• what liability coverage is included and what extra coverage costs;
• whether packing, furniture disassembly and storage are available if you need them.

If you are short on time, the packing services of our Memphis movers are at your disposal, along with local moving and storage services if your closing dates don’t line up. Spyder Moving and Storage is licensed and bonded (USDOT 3187084) and moves Cordova and Collierville households with its own crews and trucks from its Memphis office.

Tips for moving day in Collierville

A short distance doesn’t mean a short day, so plan the details:

• check whether your new subdivision’s HOA has rules on moving trucks, parking or move-in hours;
• reserve parking close to the door at both homes, especially on narrow streets near the Town Square;
• keep valuables, medication and documents in your car instead of the truck;
• do a final walk-through of the Cordova home, including closets, the attic and the garage, before the truck leaves.

Ready to move from Cordova to Collierville?

A local move can be as demanding as a long-distance one, so book your movers early, set up schools and utilities before move-in, and give yourself time to settle into your new surroundings. Spyder Moving and Storage handles Cordova to Collierville moves from its Memphis office at 3290 New Getwell Rd, Suite 204 (901-329-9064). Request a free estimate and let our local movers take care of the heavy lifting.