About Still Transfer
A Legacy of Trusted Service Since 1928
For generations, Still Transfer Company, Inc. has proudly served the moving and storage needs of families and businesses throughout Eastern Tennessee, Southwestern Virginia, and beyond. Founded in 1928 and still family-owned and operated today, we’ve built our reputation on integrity, reliability, and a deep commitment to the communities we call home.
From local moves across town to long-distance and international relocations, we handle every move with the same care and attention we’d give our own family. Whether you’re moving a small apartment, a large home, or an entire office, our experienced team is here to guide you every step of the way.
We offer a full range of services, including expert packing, cargo valuation coverage, and access to high-quality packing materials. Our diverse fleet—from pickup trucks to full-size tractor trailers—ensures we’re equipped to handle moves of any size with precision and professionalism.
Still Transfer is also a bonded U.S. Customs broker, authorized to operate across the 48 continental states, within Tennessee and Virginia, and to and from Quebec and Ontario. With Freight Forwarder Authority for international shipments, we offer seamless service across borders.
For nearly a century, our family has stood behind every move. At Still Transfer Company, you’re not just a customer—you’re part of a tradition built on trust, personalized service, and a genuine connection to our community
- U.S. DOT # 41183
- Tennessee Intrastate Statewide Permit # 713
- Virginia Intrastate Statewide Permit #412
- International Freight Forwarder FF1629
- U.S. Customs Broker with Customs Bonded Warehouses
Still Transfer History
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1928
1928 Tom and Rachel Still found Tom Still Transfer. Rachel sells her prized horse “Dan” to purchase the first moving van. They haul all types of commodities and operate out of their home
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1928
Tom Still Transfer’s first moving van in 1928
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1929
Tom Still Transfer rents the first office space on Main Street in downtown Kingsport
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1931
The first property is purchased where the current Still Transfer office and warehouses remain today in downtown Kingsport
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1940's
The first warehouse is built but construction is halted at two stories tall due to the material shortage during WWII
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During WWII, Tom Still Transfer serves as a primary mover to relocate 2000+ families into Oak Ridge, a key secret location for the Manhattan Project
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Tom Still Transfer’s first trailer, a 1941 Fruehauf, was used in the Oak Ridge move
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1954
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1960
Melba Still
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1960
Gene Still
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1960’s
Still Transfer begins handling international moves as corporate accounts expand overseas. Domestic operations also expand to include moving specialized equipment, offices, machinery, and computer systems for large businesses
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1962
Two more warehouses are built and one more is purchased
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1968
New larger truck scales, fuel pumps, and an international storage warehouse are built
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1975
The name Tom Still Transfer is updated to Still Transfer
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Mid-1970’s
Still Transfer acquires Wolf Moving and Storage in Abingdon, VA and gains intrastate VA authority
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1979
Church Circle
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1980
Randy Still (left)
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1980’s
Still Transfer rises to meet international moving demands as corporate clients expand overseas
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1984
Randy Still drives a miniature tractor trailer in the Kingsport Christmas Parade
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1989
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1991
Still Transfer purchases another warehouse which houses file storage today
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1994
Still Transfer becomes a customs broker for international moves and shipments
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1996
Fully restored 1954 Fagel at Allandale Mansion
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2005
2nd generation siblings Melba, Tom Jr., and Gene Still (seated)
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2012
4th generation Steven Lawhon joins the company, and his wife Kimberly joins several years later
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2013
Gene and Mary Sue Still buyout all remaining family members and become the sole owners of Still Transfer
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2014
Still Transfer hauls the Pal’s Roundhouse Carousel from Connecticut to its new home in Kingsport
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2015
Gene Still receives an honorary “Key to the City” of Kingsport from Mayor Dennis Phillips
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2019
Still Transfer partners with Move For Hunger, the industry’s leader in reducing food waste and fighting hunger
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2021
Still Transfer relocates the City of Kingsport Offices to downtown Kingsport
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2024
Still Transfer is a proud sponsor of the Kingsport Dobyns-Bennett High School Marching Band
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2024
Still Transfer partners with Ashley Furniture at the Bristol Motor Speedway to store and deliver hundreds of mattresses to victims of Hurricane Helene
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Today
Still Transfer remains woman owned and family operated and is Tri-Cities’ oldest and most trusted mover
