Gravel in Knoxville, TN

Typical delivered prices for common driveway gravel in Knoxville range roughly $30 to $60 per ton, with decorative or specialty stone costing more. Suppliers and haulers often offer modest volume discounts for larger orders (for example, lower per-ton rates when ordering a full truckload of about 10 to 12 tons). Hello Gravel requires a 3-ton minimum and can show exact, up-to-date pricing for your zip code and any available truckload discounts during checkout.

A residential delivery for a tri-axle or standard dump truck in the Knoxville area typically runs between about $350 and $900 for a full truckload, depending on material type and distance. Smaller orders (3 to 5 tons) commonly cost between about $150 and $400 delivered. Final cost varies by supplier, material, and whether any site access issues or spreading services are requested.

Knoxville has multiple local quarries, landscaping yards, and aggregate suppliers that sell and deliver driveway gravel; Hello Gravel connects you with vetted local suppliers in your area. Some local suppliers or contractors will offer spreading or installation, but spreading is not always included and driver spreading is performed at the driver's discretion. Ask about spreading when you order and check whether the supplier or a local contractor provides installation services.

Assuming a typical single-car driveway 10 feet wide, a 20-foot length needs about 1.23, 1.85, and 2.47 cubic yards for 2", 3", and 4" depths respectively (roughly 1.7, 2.6, and 3.5 tons using 1.4 tons/yd3). A 40-foot driveway at the same 10-foot width needs about 2.47, 3.70, and 4.94 cubic yards (roughly 3.5, 5.2, and 6.9 tons). These numbers assume a gravel density of about 1.4 tons per cubic yard and a 10-foot width; use Hello Gravel’s material calculator for exact quantities for different widths or densities.

Common choices in Knoxville are 3/4" crushed stone or #57 stone for base layers and 3/8" crushed stone or pea gravel for a surface. Larger stones like 3/4" provide better drainage and load-bearing for vehicles but can be uneven underfoot; smaller crushed stone with fines (crusher run) locks together and compacts well for a stable surface. Pea gravel looks nice and drains well but can shift and track; consider local climate and traffic when choosing and ask Hello Gravel for local supplier recommendations.

Two inches of gravel is generally too thin for a long-lasting driveway. For vehicle traffic, a properly prepared driveway usually has 3 to 4 inches of compacted surface gravel over a solid base, and often 4 to 6 inches or more of compacted base material depending on soil and load. In Knoxville’s clay or poorly draining soils, excavation, compaction, and possibly geotextile fabric are recommended before placing gravel to avoid rutting and drainage problems.

Per-ton cost is typically lowest when you order a full truckload delivered, because delivery is amortized across more tons. Pickup from a local yard can save on delivery fees if you have a suitable trailer and truck, but it adds time and labor. Contractors may get discounted material rates, but labor and hauling costs may offset savings; Hello Gravel can compare delivered pricing vs pickup options for your zip code.

A common 7x14 dump trailer typically carries around 4 to 6 cubic yards of gravel, roughly 6 to 8 tons depending on material and how full you load it. A residential standard dump truck (single-axle) often carries about 6 to 10 tons while a tri-axle dump truck usually carries about 10 to 12 tons. For small driveway repairs a 7x14 trailer or single-axle truck may be enough; for full resurfacing or longer driveways a tri-axle truck (full truckload) is more efficient—order by tons and confirm capacity with your supplier.

Installing gravel directly over grass is not recommended because vegetation and topsoil will cause settling and drainage issues. Best practice is to remove sod and topsoil, grade and compact the subgrade, and consider geotextile fabric on soft spots before placing base and surface gravel. Most material suppliers deliver only material; installation and prep are usually done by contractors or homeowners, and tailgate spreading by drivers should be requested but is not guaranteed.

A well-built gravel driveway in Knoxville can last 5 to 15 years before needing major replenishment, but routine maintenance like periodic grading, adding 1 to 2 inches of new gravel every 2 to 5 years, and prompt pothole repairs is essential. Good drainage, edge restraints, compaction, and using a stable base stone will extend life; stabilization products such as gravel grids or polymer binders can reduce migration and maintenance. For Knoxville’s seasonal rains and freeze-thaw cycles, keeping ditches clear and correcting low spots quickly helps prevent larger repairs.

As of today, we require 2 business days for delivery.

Use our material calculator here: https://hellogravel.com/calculator/ to enter the length, width and depth measurements of your project. It will automatically calculate the cubic yards/tons needed. If you are unsure how much to order, contact our team for guidance.

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The material will be delivered via dump truck. If your order is under 20 tons, then it will likely be just one dump truck load. If your order is more than 20 tons, it will be more than one dump truck load.

Absolutely! Try our aggregate quiz here: https://hellogravel.com/aggregate-quiz/ Alternatively,you can call us, chat with us (box in the bottom right corner of the website), or email us!

We cannot get out of the truck and manually spread it. However, depending on the location, safety, and comfortability of the driver – we may be able to tailgate spread your material. This involves pulling the truck forward as material is being dumped to make it easier for you to distribute material after delivery.

The minimum order size is 3 tons.

Hassle Free! Our goal is to make the buying process for gravel and other aggregates as easy and seamless as possible. Enter your zip code on our site, select how much material you need (see below FAQ’s to determine order size), select the date and time frame you would like your material delivered at Checkout, and place your order with any major credit card. After the order is placed our in-house support team will contact you to confirm the details. We will send additional confirmations on the day before and the day of delivery. On delivery day, a dump truck will arrive to dump the materials at your specified location. We request that you have someone available to accept the delivery so that we can make sure to dump it in the correct location. That’s it!

No, because we are a national supplier, we utilize our existing network of suppliers across the country. Therefore, the materials will likely be delivered from a contracted trucking company.

We specialize in making the aggregate buying process as easy and seamless as possible by managing the process from end to end. We have a network of suppliers that we source the materials from where we have negotiated rates. However, we do charge a markup and because of this you may be able to find the materials cheaper on your own. But if you want a hassle free experience, then we are for you!

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Although uncommon, due to regional sourcing, the type and color of our materials may vary somewhat from the images on our website, reflecting the unique geological offerings of your area. Please communicate any specifications you desire to our team so we can consider them during the sourcing process.

Please contact our customer service team promptly if you experience any delivery or product quality issues. We will work to resolve them satisfactorily.

We are headquartered in New Orleans, LA. However, we have a network of suppliers across the country from which we provide the materials.