Used Shipping Containers for Sale or Rent in Knoxville, TN
Enter one ZIP code to price every container size for your Knoxville address, then choose the size that fits the job. Eveon shows purchase and rental options clearly, with delivery priced for the location. Every used container is backed by the Wind & Watertight guarantee.
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20ft Used Container
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$1,599
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$1,599
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As low as $149/mo with Rent
40ft Used Container
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$2,099
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$2,099
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As low as $179/mo with Rent
40ft Used High Cube Container
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$2,149
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$2,149
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As low as $199/mo with Rent
Where Can You Buy a Shipping Container in Knoxville?
You can buy or rent a used shipping container in Knoxville, TN from Eveon Containers. Knoxville is served from the Nashville, TN depot market, roughly 180 miles away, with delivery in 3 to 5 business days. Eveon offers Wind & Watertight purchase containers and separate rental options for buyers who need temporary storage.
The ZIP check shows the container price and delivery cost separately before anything enters the cart. That matters for Knoxville buyers because the delivered total depends on the address, size, and delivery setup, not just the container itself.
Knoxville Container Prices: What the Market Monitor Shows
The Market Monitor is Eveon's index of used container prices built from daily retail price observations in every region it serves. It is worth reading before buying because one quote can be hard to judge on its own. The monitor gives buyers a broader view of the regional market without turning the process into guesswork.
For Knoxville, the Nashville regional figures are on the Nashville Market Monitor page reached through the button just below. Those figures are regional averages, not Eveon's price for your address. Your live Eveon price is in the tiles above after you enter your ZIP code.
Knoxville, TN is a small city in Knox County with river, university, and tourism demand all shaping the way buyers use storage space. That mix makes a used conex container practical for job sites, campus support, event storage, and household staging.
Greater Nashville Regional Council identifies CSX’s Radnor Intermodal Yard as the inland intermodal gateway for Nashville, where containers transfer between rail and trucks for final movement into Middle Tennessee depots. Open the regional Market Monitor when you want to see how that Nashville market context relates to your Knoxville quote.
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Why Knoxville Containers Ship From Nashville
Used shipping-container inventory for Nashville reaches the market by inland intermodal rail at CSX’s Radnor Intermodal Yard, where containers transfer between rail and trucks for final movement into Middle Tennessee depots. That Nashville supply corridor is attributed to Greater Nashville Regional Council and belongs to the Nashville depot market.
Knoxville is served from the Nashville depot, roughly 180 miles away. For the buyer, the important part is not the highway distance by itself. It is that used units enter the regional depot network through an established inland gateway rather than being railed across the country for each order. The ZIP check shows the delivery cost for the address before checkout.
Local Economic Factors in Knoxville, TN
- Population and place. Knoxville sits in Knox County, Tennessee, with a population of 198,722 according to US Census Bureau, Vintage 2024 estimates, 2024. As a small city with river, university, and tourism activity, Knoxville, TN has container needs that often come from projects, storage overflow, and temporary staging.
- Container supply. Nashville's used shipping-container inventory reaches the market by inland intermodal rail at CSX’s Radnor Intermodal Yard, where containers transfer between rail and trucks for final movement into Middle Tennessee depots. Greater Nashville Regional Council identifies that gateway for the Nashville depot market serving Knoxville.
- Typical demand. In a small city like Knoxville, common container uses include construction and renovation site storage, event and festival production storage, school and campus facilities storage, and moving and staging between homes. A storage container gives buyers a secure place to hold material without committing to permanent space.
20ft or 40ft Shipping Container for Sale in Knoxville: How to Choose
A 20ft container is usually the better fit when access is tight or the site has limited straight run. It weighs 4,914 lbs, is 8 feet wide, and is 8 feet 6 inches high in the standard height. For many Knoxville buyers comparing shipping containers for sale in Knoxville, the 20ft size is the practical starting point.
A 40ft container gives more floor space for the delivery footprint and weighs 8,159 lbs. It still measures 8 feet wide and 8 feet 6 inches high, but it needs more straight run for delivery. A 40ft High Cube keeps the same footprint, weighs 8,747 lbs, and raises the exterior height to 9 feet 6 inches. These containers follow ISO 668, ISO 1161 and ISO 1496.
Delivery in Knoxville: What Your Site Needs
Eveon delivery uses tilt bed, so the container slides off the back of the truck onto your prepared spot; flatbed costs less but you offload it yourself. The delivery truck needs a clear path and enough straight run to place the box safely. Plan for 80 to 100 feet for a 20ft container and about 120 feet for a 40ft container.
The route and placement area need 12 to 14 feet of width and 14 to 16 feet of overhead clearance. Dry compacted gravel, dry compacted dirt, asphalt and concrete work. Mud, sand, soft grass and sloped ground do not. An unlevel site can cause the container doors to bind, which makes daily use harder even when the container itself is sound.
If you are unsure about the placement spot, Eveon can review photographs before you order and confirm whether delivery looks workable.
Compare Container Sizes for Knoxville
Open any size to review its specification, then return to the ZIP check at the top when you want the delivered total for your address.
Do You Need a Permit for a Shipping Container in Knoxville?
Private-property containers are generally treated as accessory storage, so the rules that matter are usually zoning rules such as duration, setbacks, and screening. In Knoxville, ask the City of Knoxville Plans Review & Inspections Department. Outside the city, ask the Knox County Codes Administration.
If a container or delivery occupies a public right of way, ask the same local authority how that placement is handled before scheduling. Rules can change by jurisdiction and property type, so check with your own jurisdiction before you order.
Shipping Containers Near Knoxville: Where Eveon Delivers
Eveon Containers delivers around Knoxville to Alcoa, Seymour, Eagleton Village, Clinton, Farragut, Maryville, Oak Ridge, Sevierville, Lenoir City, Pigeon Forge, Tellico Village, Jefferson City, Loudon, La Follette, and Kingston.
If your address is not on that list, the ZIP check still prices delivery for the exact location.
Knoxville Storage Container Rental or Purchase
Knoxville storage container rental makes sense when the need has an end date. Eveon rental has a three month minimum, and the monthly rate for the address appears with the ZIP check. Rental is priced separately from purchase, so buyers can compare the right option without mixing the two.
Purchase fits better when the storage need has no planned end date and the container becomes an asset that can be moved or sold later. A used conex container from Eveon is honest about condition: Typically 10 to 15 years old, with surface rust, patched paint and dents, weatherproof and structurally sound, and warrantied.
Real Uses for Containers in Knoxville
Construction and renovation site storage is a natural fit when materials, fixtures, and tools need to stay close to the work. A Wind & Watertight storage container keeps the job organized without requiring permanent space.
Event and festival production storage works well for equipment, signage, flooring, and support gear between setup and breakdown. School and campus facilities storage can help with maintenance supplies, furniture moves, and project materials.
Moving and staging between homes is another common fit in a small city. The container gives households a clear place to sort, hold, and protect belongings while plans settle.
Why Buy a Used Conex Container in Knoxville From Eveon
Buying from Eveon Containers is meant to feel straightforward: an easy process, reliable delivery, competitive pricing, product quality, and great communication. Those are not separate promises so much as the way the order should work from ZIP check to delivery. Eveon gives Knoxville buyers a clear path to compare sizes, see delivery cost, and choose purchase or rental without pressure.
The warranty is built for used Wind & Watertight containers. In the first 365 days Eveon covers repair costs, supplies repair patches, or replaces the container. After that, repair patches are supplied at no cost for as long as you own it. Buyers ordering more than one container receive 2.5 percent off two or more containers. Eveon holds a 4.6 out of 5 rating from more than 1,500 Trustpilot reviews as of September 2026.
Who Maintains This Page
This page is maintained by the Eveon Containers market team and reviewed by Aad Storm, founder and CEO. Prices are deliberately not written into the page because every figure the buyer acts on should come from the live pricing components tied to the ZIP code and the regional market view.
The regional averages in the Market Monitor come from Eveon's own daily price observations. Delivery clearances and warranty terms are Eveon's published operating requirements. The Nashville depot fact on this page is attributed to Greater Nashville Regional Council.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The fastest way to get a reliable Knoxville price is to enter your ZIP code at the top of the page. Eveon shows the container price and delivery cost separately, while the Market Monitor button opens the Nashville regional view for broader context. Enter your ZIP code to price every size for your address.
- You can buy a used Wind & Watertight container in Knoxville, TN from Eveon Containers. Knoxville is served from the Nashville depot market, roughly 180 miles away, with delivery in 3 to 5 business days. Use the ZIP check to see purchase options for your address.
- Plan for tilt bed delivery unless you choose flatbed and handle offloading yourself. A 20ft container needs 80 to 100 feet of run-out space, while a 40ft container needs about 120 feet. The route also needs 12 to 14 feet of width and 14 to 16 feet of overhead clearance. Send site photos before ordering if you want delivery confirmed.
- Yes. Eveon offers storage container rental in Knoxville with a three month minimum, priced separately from purchase. Rental works best when the project has an end date and you do not need to keep the container. Enter your ZIP code to see the rental rate for your address.
- Private-property containers are generally handled as accessory storage, with zoning rules such as duration, setbacks, and screening. In Knoxville, ask the City of Knoxville Plans Review & Inspections Department. Outside the city, ask the Knox County Codes Administration. Before placing an order, check with your own jurisdiction before you order.
- A standard 40ft shipping container has a tare weight of 8,159 lbs. A 40ft High Cube has a tare weight of 8,747 lbs and adds extra exterior height while keeping the same footprint. Use those weights when planning placement and access, then enter your ZIP code to price the size you want.
- Knoxville is served from the Nashville depot market, roughly 180 miles away. Delivery cost is address-specific, so the ZIP check is the cleanest way to see what delivery looks like for your location. Enter your ZIP code to view the delivered options for Knoxville.
- No. Eveon shows the container price and delivery cost separately so buyers can see the full delivered total before anything enters the cart. That separation helps because the delivery address affects the final number. Enter your ZIP code to see the container and delivery costs side by side.
Get Your Knoxville Container Price
Enter the ZIP at the top of the page to price every size for your Knoxville address, buy or rent, with delivery to the address shown alongside. You can order online or call 888-489-7585. Delivery is 3 to 5 business days, and every Wind & Watertight purchase container is warrantied.
Container Specifications for Knoxville Buyers
Review the size details before choosing a container, then use the ZIP check when you are ready to match that choice to your site.