Fill-dirt in Jacksboro, TN

Delivered price for fill-dirt in the Jacksboro/West Tennessee area commonly falls in a range because of supplier, distance, and truck size. Expect roughly $10 to $35 per ton delivered for basic fill-dirt, with lower per-ton rates for full truckloads and higher rates for short-notice or next-day delivery. Hello Gravel has a 3-ton minimum and can show local supplier quotes so you can compare exact delivered prices for your zip code.

For driveways, contractors in this area typically place 6 to 8 inches of compacted fill-dirt below structural gravel; for general grade raising they commonly place 6 to 12 inches per lift before adding finish materials. When raising a site by more than a foot, workers place fill in 4 to 6 inch lifts and compact each lift to control settlement.

Contractors generally target about 90% to 95% of standard Proctor compaction for non-structural fill applications in West Tennessee. To reach that, fill-dirt is placed in 4 to 6 inch lifts, kept at near-optimal moisture, and compacted with a plate compactor or roller depending on area size.

Jacksboro and much of West Tennessee have clay-rich, moderately plastic soils that hold water and can shrink-swell with moisture changes, so plain fill-dirt placed against poorly drained areas can stay saturated and settle more. Good drainage, proper compaction, and where necessary a structural or granular layer (crusher run or select fill) under loads will improve long-term performance.

Avoid placing large volumes of fill when the ground is saturated, which in this humid subtropical climate is most common in late winter and early spring; late spring through early fall generally offers drier, easier conditions. If you must place dirt in shoulder seasons, allow extra time for drying, compaction, and settling before adding permanent surfacing.

Popular local alternatives include crusher run (crusher fines plus stone), bankrun gravel, and screenings; these provide better drainage and load support than plain fill-dirt. Generally, basic fill-dirt is the least expensive per ton, while crusher run or compactable aggregate can cost 2 to 4 times more but reduce future settlement and maintenance for driveways and load-bearing areas.

Expect some settlement in the first 6 to 12 months—commonly 5% to 15% of the placed depth depending on fill depth, moisture and underlying soils. Plan by placing slightly higher than final grade (often 1 to 3 inches extra for shallow fills), compacting in lifts, and scheduling follow-up top-ups or final surfacing after the main settlement period.

Hello Gravel lists a 3-ton minimum order on the site, but many local suppliers deliver by tri-axle or larger, so per-truck minimums often land between about 8 and 18 tons depending on truck type. Deliveries are by contracted dump trucks; allow for driver discretion on tailgate spreading, and include site access notes at checkout to avoid delays or re-delivery fees.

Clear brush and obstacles from the drop area, mark the preferred dump location with flags or stakes, and ensure at least 10 to 12 feet of clear driveway width and 12 to 14 feet of overhead clearance for dump trucks. Make sure the truck can reach a stable surface; if access is across lawns or soft soil, consider temporary plywood or laydown mats to protect the site and avoid truck becoming stuck.

Fill-dirt itself is a long-lived material, but surface finish and grade may need attention after settlement or heavy rain. Under turf or landscape use it will last decades with occasional regrading and topdressing; under driveways you should expect to add or recompact material and maintain drainage every few years unless a compactable aggregate base is used.