Gravel in The Heights, TN

Delivered gravel prices in The Heights, TN typically vary by material and supplier; expect roughly $45 to $75 per cubic yard and about $30 to $50 per ton as a general range. Final price depends on gravel type, local availability, delivery distance, and any fees—get an exact quote by entering your zip code or contacting our team.

A standard tri-axle dump truck in our network usually carries about 10 to 14 cubic yards (roughly 12 to 18 tons), and delivered loads commonly range from $300 to $1,000 depending on material and distance. Coverage depends on depth: one tri-axle can cover approximately 300 to 700 sq ft at 3 inches depth; ask us for a project-specific estimate.

For a 20 ft long driveway, assuming a typical 10 ft width, you'll need about 1.9 cubic yards for a 3-inch top layer and about 2.5 cubic yards for a 4-inch layer; adding a compacted base may increase needs to 3 to 6 cubic yards total. At local delivered rates that could cost roughly $100 to $450 depending on material, base requirements, and whether you need spreading or compaction.

Volume depends on depth: at 2 inches you'll need about 6.2 cubic yards, at 3 inches about 9.3 cubic yards, and at 4 inches about 12.3 cubic yards. Using local delivered pricing ranges, expect material costs roughly between $300 and $900, plus any hauling, spreading, or base-prep costs.

Depending on material density, one cubic yard of gravel generally equals about 27 to 48 of 50 lb bags. Buying bulk by the yard or ton is almost always cheaper per unit than bagged gravel for projects this size, and Hello Gravel offers lower per-ton pricing once you meet the minimum order (see minimums below).

Hello Gravel's minimum order is 3 tons, and most deliveries are made by dump truck, so we generally do not offer single-cubic-yard drop-offs to a pickup. Even if a supplier agreed, 1 cubic yard may exceed safe payload and bed volume for many standard pickups, so dump-truck delivery is the usual and safer option.

More affordable options in The Heights usually include crusher-run (also called 3/4u0022 minus or dense grade aggregate) and local crushed limestone; these pack well and are cost-effective for driveways. Trade-offs include less refined appearance, possible dust, and more maintenance (occasional regrading) compared with decorative pea gravel or washed stone.

We recommend at least a compacted crushed-stone base (4 to 6 inches) and using geotextile fabric on soft or clay-prone soils common in Tennessee to improve drainage and reduce rutting. For light-use paths you can get away with a shallower layer, but for driveways a proper base and compaction will greatly extend life and reduce maintenance.

Yes, 67 stone (a mix of 3/4u0022 down to fines) is widely used as a base or as a driveway surface and performs well when compacted. We source materials regionally, so Type 67 or an equivalent is commonly available in the Tennessee region—check product availability for your zip code during checkout.

Standard delivery requires at least 2 business days; next-day is available for orders placed before noon CST for an additional fee, and same-day is rare and depends on local supplier and truck availability. Our minimum order is 3 tons, tailgate spreading can be requested at checkout but is performed at the driver's discretion, and delivery fees vary by location—many areas qualify for free delivery.