Fill Dirt in Knoxville, TN

Delivered fill-dirt prices in Knoxville typically range rather than being fixed; expect roughly $10 to $25 per ton or about $12 to $30 per cubic yard for bulk delivery. Exact pricing depends on your zip code, the supplier, and delivery distance; use Hello Gravel to get an accurate quote for your address.

Suppliers vary by neighborhood because Hello Gravel partners with local haulers and quarries across Knoxville and Knox County. Typical minimums on our platform start around 3 tons (the site minimum), but some vendors or truck types may have higher minimums; the checkout page shows supplier-specific minimums for your zip code.

For a 100 ft by 10 ft driveway at 6 inches of fill, you need about 18.5 cubic yards, which equals roughly 22 tons using a 1.2 tons per cubic yard conversion. At typical Knoxville delivered rates ($12 to $30 per cubic yard) that material would cost roughly $220 to $560, plus any delivery fees shown at checkout.

You can place fill-dirt on existing soil, but you should remove vegetation, large debris, and organic topsoil first and then compact the existing base to reduce future settling. Compaction is important in East Tennessee because clay and seasonal moisture can cause settling; plan to compact in lifts (layers) and consider professional compaction for driveways or load-bearing areas.

Common dump trucks used in Knoxville deliveries are single-axle (about 6-8 cu yd), tandem axles (10-12 cu yd), and tri-axle/end-dump trucks (12-16 cu yd). Truckload pricing varies by truck size and distance; expect a single truckload to run roughly $150 to $600 depending on size, material amount, and haul distance; Hello Gravel will show the exact truck options and price for your order.

For anything over about half a cubic yard, bulk delivery is almost always cheapest per cubic yard. Bagged fill-dirt is convenient for very small jobs but is much more expensive per volume; if you need multiple cubic yards, order bulk through Hello Gravel or one truckload to save money.

One cubic yard equals 27 cubic feet, so it covers about 162 square feet at 2u0022 depth, 81 square feet at 4u0022 depth, and 54 square feet at 6u0022 depth. Use these figures to estimate how many cubic yards you need for your project before requesting a quote.

Tractor Supply, Home Depot, and similar stores often carry limited quantities of bagged soils, including fill-dirt or screened topsoil, but selection and price vary by store and season. Hello Gravel lists bulk suppliers and delivery options rather than retail bagged inventory, so check local store websites for bag availability or use Hello Gravel for bulk quotes.

Permit and HOA rules vary: small yard fills usually don't require city permits, but larger regrading, significant changes to drainage, or new driveways can trigger Knoxville/Knox County erosion, grading, or stormwater requirements and may require permits and HOA approval. Check your HOA guidelines and contact Knoxville/Knox County planning or public works before major grading work; Hello Gravel can help with delivery but not with permitting.

Hello Gravel coordinates delivery only; drivers may offer tailgate spreading at their discretion and when safe, but spreading and compaction services are not guaranteed. For professional spreading and compaction you can request local contractor quotes — expect labor or equipment rates that vary widely (often $35 to $75 per hour or roughly $5 to $15 per cubic yard as a rough guide); get written quotes from contractors for firm pricing.