“To make a difference, we must serve the community”

Moving is both thrilling and stressful, says Chris Knowles, founder of True Friends Moving Company. As per Chris, one of the nations fastest growing moving companies, which was founded in September, 2012, can put one’s mind at ease. Their professionalism, and care make them the trusted Nashville moving company for both local and long distance moving services throughout the nation. Their names and actions reflect lifelong relationships. Their Nashville based moving company serves Murfreesboro, Franklin, Lebanon, Nolensville, and all over the Southeast. They have also expanded into offering packing and full service storage.

Chris is a native of Georgia who, from his high school years worked for a small local moving firm and dreamed of starting his own one day. His sales ambitions took him all over the country and finally ended up with a promising corporate sales career at a Fortune 500 company, but he never forgot that his ultimate goal was to be his own boss, creating something greater than a job. Eventually, after a lot of introspection, he decided that creating break out of his comfort zine and go after those entrepreneur dreams of launching his own brand. True Friends Moving was established after its founder put in long hours and made a unwavering commitment to be the best in the city he serves and quickly grew into the market favorite. Since then, they've expanded from a single truck to over twenty, covering three different markets.

According to Chris, setting a good example for others to follow starts at the into the organization, which is the best approach to keep workers motivated. Open lines of communication, persistent support, and a commitment to continuous improvement are observed by others around you and inspire them to emulate your behavior. Personal development and a healthy, active lifestyle are crucial to solving daily problems. He exercises and listens to his favorite podcast or audio book at 5:30 in the morning, his only time to himself. In his view, starting the day by feeding your mind and body sets your whole day up for success . Having the right people to provide you with uninterrupted time and help you balance work and family is essential for a fulfilling life.

Serving their community and making a difference has been one of the greatest joys for Chrisand the team. The have partnered with multiple non-profits in the area and try to give back as often as possible using their platform for good. Employing, coaching, and mentoring his staff on a regular basis is another highlight of operating a small firm and no better fulfillment in business.

There is always room for improvement and Chris stays motivated by consistently pouring back into his team and organization. He explained better with an example, pushing harder when others wre backing off helped their business push thru during the pandemic. Overcoming difficulty at an unknown time put them light years ahead of the competition and allowed for unprecedented growth over the last 3 years. With this in mind, Chris’s advice to those on the fence or just starting out is to just get started and go after their dreams. He or she will be surprised at how much can be learned as you go, and you don’t have to be perfect to begin. "Every master was once a beginner, and every pro was once an amateur," says Chris.

To ensure customer satisfaction, they leave no detail to chance as their proprietary techniques continue to separate them from the rest. They are proud to have more 5-star Yelp ratings than any other local moving company and an A+ Better Business Bureau rating. They are a 3 time Inc 5000 award winner and consistently voted as the best in the cities they service.

True Friends' giving is a big initiative, as giving back to their community is one of their biggest Commitments. Having this platform to share trucks, time, and resources is a great start! In order to help other business owners realize their aspirations through their tested model, they are developing a franchise brand as they expand over the next five years. A road they are on that is interesting on all levels is expanding into other real estate and storage acquisitions to continue the brands expansion. Chris summarizes by adding a quote written by Steven Sawalich, "Help the life of one person, and that’s how you can help the community." IE