Temple Terrace, FL Movers
Family-owned since 2015 • Licensed & insured • Local & long-distance moves, packing, and storage
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Best Temple Terrace, FL Moving Company
Temple Terrace is a small city on the Hillsborough River just northeast of Tampa, and our Tampa crew moves families, students, and retirees here all the time. The City of Temple Terrace started in the 1920s as one of the first planned golf-course communities in the country. You can still see that history in the Mediterranean Revival homes around the Temple Terrace Golf and Country Club. Most of the city lies east of 56th Street along Fowler Avenue and Bullard Parkway, so our crew can reach it easily from I-75 or I-275.
The housing mix is wide. The older streets near the golf course and the river have 1920s homes, mid-century ranch houses, and thick oak canopies that can block a tall truck. Along 56th Street and Fowler Avenue there are many apartment and condo complexes close to USF, with stairs, tight parking lots, and office rules on move times. Some older homes also have narrow driveways or steps up to the front door, and we bring the right dollies and ramps for those. We check all of that before moving day so nothing slows us down.
Late summer and spring are busy here because of the University of South Florida and Florida College calendars. If you are moving an apartment or your first house, we can send a small crew and a truck sized for the job. For bigger homes, we can pack only the fragile items or the whole house, and we take apart beds and tables and put them back together. We also offer packing and unpacking for people who would rather not spend the weekend taping boxes.
Life in Temple Terrace is easy to like. You can walk Woodmont Park, paddle the Hillsborough River, grab Russian food at Babushka’s or fresh fish at Half Moon Seafood Co. on 56th Street, and still be a short drive from downtown Tampa. Florida College, the city library, and neighborhood parks are all part of daily life here. Just plan for Florida weather. Summer storms roll in most afternoons, so we wrap furniture and protect floors on every job.
We also serve nearby Thonotosassa and East Lake, plus the rest of Tampa and Hillsborough County. Family-owned since 2015, A & M Friendly Movers treats every Temple Terrace move like we are moving our own neighbors. Our mission is simple: quality, professional service at a fair price. Home is where the heart is, and moving is where it starts. Call 813-544-0048 for a free quote.
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Our Tampa location recently reopened, so our Tampa Google reviews are just getting started. Here’s what customers say about the same family-run crews at our other locations, copied word for word from Google. 850+ Google reviews across all of our locations.
★★★★★
“Excellent experience! We have moved 11 times and once overseas and A&M is in the top two moves! They communicate well and there are no curveballs. Chris, Zack & “Ox” were hard working, courteous and professional. They moved us quickly and took great care with our property. When initially speaking with Matt, he realized I was a Veteran and he immediately offered a Veteran’s discount. I would highly recommend A&M Friendly Movers because they live their name!”
Edward Boylan
Google review · North Myrtle Beach, SC location
★★★★★
“We had a wonderful experience with the team at A&M movers. The office was easy to communicate with as they handle inquiries by both phone and text. The crew at our move today was very professional and efficient. They were very careful with our belongings and meticulously wrapped all of our furniture. Highly recommend this team for your move!”
Maggie P
Google review · Tri-State (PA & DE) location
★★★★★
“Crew arrived early and work professionally and had us moved from our home to an apartment in four hours. If we ever move again A&M Friendly Movers will be my first call and I will recommend them to everyone I know.”
Richard Luckman
Google review · York, PA & Maryland location
Your Temple Terrace Moving Crew
Your Temple Terrace move is handled by our Tampa, FL crew, based at 15604 Starling Water Drive, Lithia, FL 33547. That’s about 23 miles (around 40 minutes) from Temple Terrace, and your hourly clock doesn’t start until we arrive at your home.
Call your local crew: 813-544-0048
Hours: Monday–Sunday, 6 AM–10 PM
Temple Terrace, FL Moving Services
Local Moving
Moves across Temple Terrace and all of Hillsborough County.
Long-Distance Moving
Upfront pricing for moves out of state.
Packing & Unpacking
Full or partial packing with quality materials.
Storage
Short- and long-term storage between homes.
Commercial Moving
Offices, retail, and restaurant moves done right.
Junk Removal
Clear out what you do not want to move.
Military Moves
Careful moves on tight PCS timelines.
Piano & Safe Moving
Heavy and specialty items handled safely.
Temple Terrace, FL Weather
Plan your moving day around the forecast. We watch the weather for every move, especially during hurricane season.
Temple Terrace at a Glance
27,275
Population
34.5 years
Median Age
$334,800
Median Home Value
$69,252
Median Household Income
26.0 min
Average Commute
50.4% Own
Own vs. Rent
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024 5-year estimates for Temple Terrace city, FL, via Census Reporter.
Schools Near Temple Terrace, FL
Temple Terrace is served by Hillsborough County Public Schools. Moving with kids? We can time your move around the school calendar.
Temple Terrace Elementary School
Grades PK-5
Riverhills Elementary Magnet School
Grades PK-5
Lewis Elementary School
Grades PK-5
Greco Middle Magnet School
Grades 6-8
King High School
Grades 9-12
Always confirm your school zone with Hillsborough County Public Schools.
Places to Eat in Temple Terrace
Once the truck is unloaded, you have earned a good meal. Here are local favorites.
Babushka's
Russian, Eastern European • Visit website
Half Moon Seafood Co.
Seafood • Facebook page
Queen of Sheba
Ethiopian • Visit website
Mays Alreem USA Pita House
Middle Eastern • Facebook page
Gaspar's Patio Bar & Grille
Bar & grill • Visit website
Things to Do in Temple Terrace
Temple Terrace Golf and Country Club
Historic 1920s golf course that the original city was planned around. • Map
Woodmont Park
City park with shady green space, a playground, and walking paths. • Map
Riverhills Park
Park on the Hillsborough River with a marker for the 1757 Spanish expedition led by Francisco Maria Celi. • Map
Lettuce Lake Park
County park just west of the city with a boardwalk through cypress swamp on the Hillsborough River. • Map
Temple Terrace Public Library
City library with kids' programs, study space, and community events. • Map
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Moving in Temple Terrace: Local Tips From Our Crew
Parking, trash pickup, traffic and building rules can make or break moving day in Temple Terrace. Here’s what we plan around.
Leave the trash cart
Temple Terrace carts belong to the address and must stay with the house. If you take yours, the city adds a penalty charge to your final bill.
Use the free bulk pickup
The city offers a free bulk pickup once a year for most residents with an active utility account. Set items within 10 feet of the curb, not in the street or under wires, then call Public Works at (813) 506-6570.
Know the cart schedule
Temple Terrace is incorporated, so trash comes from the city, not the county. Trash is picked up twice a week, carts go within 5 feet of the curb the night before and come in by sunset, and yard waste goes out on Wednesdays.
Avoid USF move weeks
USF housing opens for fall 2026 on Aug. 20 and closes Dec. 11 and May 7, 2027. More than 6,500 students living on campus means crowded roads and apartment complexes around those dates.
Protect historic homes
Temple Terrace has one of the country’s first planned golf-course communities (1920) and dozens of 1920s Mediterranean Revival homes. Let us know if you’re in a historic house so we can plan floor and doorway protection.
What Shapes Your Temple Terrace Move Cost
No surprises. Here is exactly what goes into your quote, so you can plan with confidence.
Home Size
How many rooms and how much furniture. A condo and a four-bedroom house are very different jobs.
Distance
Across town, across Hillsborough County, or out of state. Local moves are hourly; long-distance moves are priced upfront.
Access
Low oak canopies on older streets, apartment stairs and parking near USF, and traffic on 56th Street and Fowler Avenue affect move time most.
Add-Ons
Packing, storage, furniture assembly, and heavy items like pianos and safes.
Temple Terrace, FL Moving FAQs
Yes. We handle walk-ups, elevator buildings, and tight lots along 56th Street and Fowler Avenue. Check your leasing office’s move hours and we will work around them.
Late summer and the end of the spring semester fill up fast because of the college calendars. Call 813-544-0048 a few weeks ahead if you can.
Sometimes low limbs keep a large truck off a street. We look at the address ahead of time and bring a smaller truck if needed.
Yes. A & M Friendly Movers is fully licensed and insured, and we have been family-owned and operated since 2015.
Yes. Temple Terrace is about 23 miles, or roughly 40 minutes, from our Lithia office, and we schedule crews to arrive on time. Local moves are billed hourly, and the clock starts when we arrive.
Absolutely. We handle apartment and small-home moves around USF and Temple Terrace, and we’ll help you pick a date that avoids the busiest campus move-in and move-out days. Quotes are always free.
Yes. Our crews pad-wrap every piece of furniture and take extra care with older floors, stairs, and doorways. We’re a family-owned company, in business since 2015, fully insured, and registered in Florida as mover IM3566.
Ready to Move In or Out of Temple Terrace?
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Temple Terrace Neighborhoods We Move
From historic homes to new subdivisions, our crews know the streets, stairs and HOA rules across Temple Terrace.
Historic golf-course core
Laid out in the 1920s around the Tom Bendelow-designed Temple Terrace Golf and Country Club, with Mediterranean Revival homes, including 15 buildings by M. Leo Elliott and more than 35 houses by Dwight James Baum.
Riverhills Park area
Along the Hillsborough River, where Spanish explorer Don Francisco Maria Celi landed in 1757. A historic marker and replica cross stand in the park today.
Florida College campus area
Florida College occupies some of the city's oldest buildings, including the original country club clubhouse, now Sutton Hall, next to the 18th green.
Downtown Temple Terrace
The city's redevelopment area centered on 56th Street and Bullard Parkway.
Hillsborough River neighborhoods
The river runs through the eastern and southern parts of the city and forms part of its southern boundary, so some homes sit on river lots.
Telecom Park & 1980s annexation areas
Areas annexed between 1984 and 1987, when new subdivisions helped double the city's size.
Temple Crest (Tampa)
The western neighbor across the city line, originally part of the same 1920s Temple orange grove development and annexed into Tampa in 1961.
USF / North Tampa
USF's 1,562-acre Tampa campus sits on land from the same Temple orange grove that gave the city its name. More than 41,000 students attend, and over 6,500 live on campus.
Temple Terrace Areas We Serve
Historic golf-course core
1920s Mediterranean Revival homes and mid-century houses on curving, oak-shaded streets around the golf course.
Riverfront streets
Homes along the Hillsborough River, some with sloped lots and long walks from the street to the door.
56th Street and Fowler Avenue corridor
Apartments, condos, and student housing near USF and Florida College, with stairs, elevators, and busy parking lots.