Gravel in White County, TN

Prices vary by material, supplier, and distance, but typical delivered gravel costs in the Tennessee region run roughly $30 to $70 per ton. A full tri-axle dump truck (about 10–12 tons) commonly lands between $300 and $850 delivered, depending on grade and haul distance. Hello Gravel has a 3-ton minimum and can provide an exact delivered price for your zip code.

Pea gravel is usually pricier than basic crushed stone because it is washed and rounded; expect roughly $35 to $75 per ton in our region. That means a full tri-axle load (10–12 tons) will typically cost about $350 to $900 delivered, though exact pricing depends on local supplier rates and delivery distance. Contact Hello Gravel for a precise quote for your White County address.

Suppliers quote gravel by ton or cubic yard; in White County you can expect about $30–$75 per ton or roughly $40–$100 per cubic yard depending on material and local supply. Weight per cubic yard varies by type (clean or dense mixes), so ask suppliers whether they charge by ton or yard and for the material’s bulk density. Hello Gravel shows clear pricing up front and can confirm the unit used for your quote.

Coverage depends on depth. Using a common conversion (1 ton ≈ 0.714 cubic yards), one ton covers about 116 sq ft at 2u0022 depth, 77 sq ft at 3u0022 depth, and 58 sq ft at 4u0022 depth; a 10-ton truck therefore covers roughly 1,160 sq ft at 2u0022 or 770 sq ft at 3u0022. For driveways and heavier use, plan for deeper layers and include allowance for compaction and slopes.

Cost depends on driveway width, depth, and material. For a 200 ft long by 10 ft wide driveway (2,000 sq ft) a 3u0022 top layer requires about 18–25 tons — at $35–$60/ton that equals roughly $630 to $1,500 for material alone, plus delivery and any base work or labor. For an accurate total, request a Hello Gravel quote and factor in prep, base rock, and local hauling charges.

Using standard conversions, 20 tons of gravel will cover about 1,544 sq ft at a 3u0022 depth (about 154 ft of driveway at 10 ft wide). If you use a 2u0022 layer it covers about 2,320 sq ft, and at 4u0022 it covers about 1,160 sq ft. Adjust for compaction, slopes, and whether you need an aggregate base beneath the top layer.

Pea gravel looks attractive and drains well, but it moves under vehicle and foot traffic, can be noisy, and is slippery on slopes or when wet — factors to consider in White County’s hilly or wet areas. It also does not compact well, so it is less suited for driveways with regular vehicle traffic unless contained with edging and a solid base. For driveways, crushed stone or compactable mixes are often more practical.

One cubic yard often fits physically in many standard pickup beds, but weight is the real issue: 1 cubic yard of gravel commonly weighs about 1.2 to 1.6 tons, which may exceed most half-ton and some three-quarter-ton pickup payload limits. Check your vehicle’s payload rating before loading, and remember Hello Gravel’s minimum order is 3 tons, so pickup-sized orders may require pickup from a supplier and careful weight planning.

Lower-cost options commonly include crushed limestone, crusher-run (a mix of fines and stone), or recycled crushed concrete, as these materials are abundant and easy to source locally. Price can vary with availability and supplier; recycled materials can be the most economical choice but may have more fines and color variation. Ask Hello Gravel for local options and prices to compare cost versus long‑term performance.

One cubic yard equals 27 cubic feet and will cover roughly 162 sq ft at a 2u0022 depth, 108 sq ft at a 3u0022 depth, and 81 sq ft at a 4u0022 depth. Because weight per cubic yard changes by material, also check whether your supplier quotes by yard or by ton. Use these figures to size your order and add a small extra percentage for spreading and compaction.

You can, but it’s not recommended for long-term performance. For best results remove the turf, grade and compact the subgrade, install a geotextile fabric or landscape fabric (optional), add a crushed stone base and then top with your decorative gravel; this is especially important in White County where clay soils and wet seasons can cause settling. Simply laying gravel over live grass leads to poor drainage, rapid sinking, and weed growth.

Physically possible in some trucks, but you must confirm your vehicle’s payload capacity and local weight limits; one cubic yard of gravel can weigh over 2,000–3,000 lb. Also note Hello Gravel’s minimum order is 3 tons, so pickup arrangements of a single yard would need to be coordinated directly with a local supplier and hauled within your truck’s legal limits. Always load safely and check axle and gross vehicle weight ratings.

For a lasting result remove the sod and topsoil down to a stable subgrade, regrade for drainage, and compact the area. Add a 3–6u0022 layer of crushed stone or crusher-run as a base, compact that, then put a 1–3u0022 top layer of decorative gravel; edge restraints help keep material contained. In White County, account for clay soils and seasonal rain by ensuring positive drainage away from structures and using fabric or a compactable base where necessary.