Gravel in Rutherford, TN

Prices vary by material and delivery, but in West Tennessee expect a typical per-ton range of about $30 to $70 and a 3-ton minimum order through Hello Gravel. Final cost depends on gravel type (pea, crushed stone, river rock), delivery distance, and any requested services; check your zip code on our site or contact our team for an exact quote.

Clean, angular crushed stone (for example 3/4u0022 or #57 crushed stone) and larger clean rock (1u0022 to 2u0022) are best for drainage because they shed water and resist packing. Locally sourced limestone or washed gravel in West Tennessee performs well in French drains, dry creek beds, and under downspouts.

Gravel is naturally rounded rock often gathered from riverbeds; crushed stone is mechanically broken rock with angular edges. For Rutherford driveways and compaction needs choose crushed stone for interlock and stability, and choose natural gravel for decorative beds or walkways where a looser, softer look is desired.

A cubic yard of typical gravel weighs about 1.3 to 1.5 tons, depending on the rock type and moisture. Because Hello Gravel sells by the ton with a 3-ton minimum, use 1.3-1.5 tons per cubic yard to convert between volumes and tons and contact us for precise material-specific conversions.

Coverage varies with depth and stone density, but a good rule for Rutherford is: about 225 sq ft at 1-inch depth, 113 sq ft at 2-inch depth, and 76 sq ft at 3-inch depth per ton. These are approximate; heavier, denser stones will cover slightly less area, so measure your area and consult our calculator for a specific estimate.

No, 2 inches is generally too shallow for a driveway. For Rutherford's soils and seasonal wet weather, plan a compacted base of 4 to 6 inches of crusher-run or compactable stone plus a 2-3 inch surface layer of crushed stone for a durable driveway.

Prepare the subgrade by removing vegetation, grading, and compacting the soil; install geotextile fabric if you have soft or clayey ground to reduce mixing and rutting. Add a compactable base layer (crusher run) of 4-6 inches for driveways or 2-4 inches for walkways, compact each layer, then add the surface gravel.

Avoid pea gravel on steep slopes, high-traffic driveways, wheelchair or stroller routes, and areas where you need a firm surface, because the small rounded stones shift and spread. In West Tennessee heavy rain can cause pea gravel to wash or migrate, so use it for low-traffic decorative areas, play zones, or patios with containment edges.

For decorative beds and paths, 2-3 inches of surface gravel over a compacted base is common; for walkways expect 3-4 inches over a compacted base. For driveways, use 6-8 inches total (4-6 inches compacted base plus 2-3 inches surface), and for drainage trenches or French drains plan 6-12 inches of clean stone depending on the design.

Hello Gravel requires a 3-ton minimum and typically offers standard delivery in 2+ business days, with next-day delivery available for orders placed before noon CST for an extra fee. Deliveries come from local suppliers via contracted dump trucks, so add delivery notes at checkout for access constraints and request tailgate spreading if desired, noting the driver will do it at their discretion.