Fill Dirt in Davidson County, TN

Typical delivered prices for basic fill-dirt in Davidson County most commonly range from about $12 to $30 per cubic yard and roughly $10 to $22 per ton, depending on moisture, clean vs. mixed material, and haul distance. Prices vary by supplier, time of year, and whether delivery is standard or next-day; check your zip code on Hello Gravel for precise quotes and available options.

Hello Gravel partners with local quarries, landscapers, and dirt haulers that serve Davidson County; specific supplier names vary by delivery zip code. Typical lead times are 2 to 7 business days under normal conditions, with next-day available for orders placed before noon CST for an extra fee; minimum orders start at Hello Gravel's 3-ton policy but truck/tipper minimum volumes (tri-axle loads) often make the practical minimum 1 to 10 cubic yards depending on the supplier and access.

To raise 1,000 square feet by 6 inches you need about 500 cubic feet, which is approximately 18.5 cubic yards. In Davidson County soils a good planning estimate is roughly 18 to 20 cubic yards, or about 22 to 26 tons depending on moisture content and material density; always order a small allowance (around 5-10%) for settlement and compaction.

Rules depend on the project: simple yard grading often requires no building permit, but new driveway connections to a public road, large grading permits, or structural foundations typically trigger Metro Nashville permit and inspection requirements. For foundations and structural fills you may need engineered fill reports or compaction tests per building permit conditions, so check Metro Nashville Codes and Building Safety or consult Hello Gravel before ordering for a permitted project.

Yes. Nashville-area freeze-thaw cycles and occasional heavy rains mean you should pick fill that drains well and is low in organic material and excessive clay to reduce heaving. Local contractors usually place fill in thin lifts and compact to a contractor-specified density to limit seasonal movement; ask your contractor or Hello Gravel about locally sourced material best suited to Tennessee conditions.

Common alternatives include crusher run (crushed stone with fines), engineered structural fill (tested and compacted to spec), and topsoil (for landscaping). Crusher run and engineered fill cost more than raw fill-dirt but provide better drainage and load-bearing capacity for driveways and slabs; topsoil is cheaper but contains organic material and is unsuitable under slabs or structural fills—choose by function, not just price.

Material delivery is quoted separately via Hello Gravel; for contractor placement expect additional costs: labor and equipment for spreading and compaction commonly run anywhere from about $12 to $35 per cubic yard depending on access, lift thickness, and site prep, or contractors may charge a daily machine rate between about $250 and $800. Get a written quote from a local earthwork contractor that lists spreading, lift thickness, compaction specs, and disposal of excess material.

Some settlement is normal—most of it occurs in the first 6 to 12 months, with additional minor settling during wet seasons; expect to do at least one follow-up top-up and regrading after initial settlement. To reduce maintenance, use well-graded, non-organic fill, compact in lifts during installation, provide positive drainage, and plan a small over-order (about 5-10%) to allow for settling.

No—fill-dirt is generally not suitable for septic drain fields without approval. Metro Public Health and Tennessee regulations require specific soil types and approved materials for absorption fields, and many installers specify sand or gravel bedding and native soils with acceptable percolation rates; always consult Metro Nashville Public Health or your septic designer before using any imported fill.

For general fill under a driveway or pad contractors in Davidson County prefer clean, well-graded fill with a mix of fines and small rock that compacts well and contains no organic matter. For under-slab backfill or engineered fills they often ask for tested, compactible material with no large rocks and placement in 4- to 8-inch lifts; for driveways many contractors finish with a granular base like crusher run or #57 stone for surface performance and drainage.

Add project details in the Order Notes (finish grade, preferred delivery point, tight access, and any spreading requests) and request a delivery date that allows contractor scheduling. Remember Hello Gravel's 3-ton minimum, standard 2+ business day delivery window with a next-day option before noon CST, and that tailgate spreading is available at the driver's discretion but is not guaranteed.