Gravel in Nashville, TN

Prices in Nashville vary by type: crushed limestone or base gravel commonly runs about $20–$45 per ton, pea gravel or decorative stone $35–$70 per ton. Multiply by roughly 1.4 to get per cubic yard (so about $28–$63/yd3 for common mixes). Hello Gravel shows local quotes at checkout and often includes free delivery in many areas; final price depends on material type, exact location, and truck access.

Typical tri-axle dump trucks used by our haulers carry roughly 12–16 cubic yards (about 16–22 tons, depending on local weight limits). Cost for a single truckload delivered to a residential spot in Nashville will depend on material and route but expect roughly the material price times the yards plus any delivery fee; for common driveway-grade stone that can be roughly $400–$1,200 per truckload. Request a quote on Hello Gravel for an exact delivered truckload price to your zip code.

If your driveway is 20 ft long by 10 ft wide (200 sq ft): 2" depth needs about 1.24 yd3 (≈1.7 tons), 3" needs about 1.85 yd3 (≈2.6 tons), and 4" needs about 2.47 yd3 (≈3.5 tons). Use the same method (area x depth / 27) to calculate other sizes; Hello Gravel's material calculator can compute this for your exact dimensions.

Two inches is generally too thin for a long‑term driveway surface in Nashville; it can work as a light top dressing on an already well‑prepared base or for a low‑traffic path. For a durable driveway we typically recommend 3–4 inches of surface gravel on top of a compacted 4–6 inch aggregate base, especially with local freeze/thaw and runoff considerations.

Crushed limestone or dense-graded aggregate (often sold as 'driveway mix' or 'crusher run') is usually the most cost‑effective driveway option in the Nashville area. Expect delivered pricing roughly $25–$50 per cubic yard depending on exact mix and location; Hello Gravel will provide a local quote and delivery price for your zip code.

Bulk delivered gravel is almost always cheaper per ton than 50‑lb bags. One cubic yard is about 1.4 tons, which equals roughly 56 50‑lb bags, so buying bags becomes expensive and tedious for more than a few square feet; bags only make sense for very small touch-ups or when you cannot accept a dump truck delivery.

At typical densities, 1 ton covers about 116 sq ft at 2" depth, 77 sq ft at 3", and 48 sq ft at 4". So 20 tons will cover roughly 2,312 sq ft (2"), 1,543 sq ft (3"), or 964 sq ft (4"). Material cost for 20 tons in Nashville will vary by type but estimate roughly $600–$1,400 plus any delivery or placement fees; request a Hello Gravel quote for an exact delivered price.

Hello Gravel primarily offers delivery of bulk materials; drivers may perform tailgate spreading at their discretion but this is not guaranteed. If you need full installation or spreading services, we recommend booking a local landscape or grading contractor; our team can suggest next steps or local partners but we do not guarantee installation in every market.

Yes, many homeowners install gravel themselves. For small jobs rent a plate compactor (roughly $50–$100/day) and hand tools; for larger jobs consider a skid steer (roughly $250–$450/day) or a tracked mini-loader to spread material efficiently. Factor rental costs plus one or two helpers when comparing DIY versus hiring pros.

Independent contractors in Nashville commonly charge $50–$100 per hour per laborer or $200–$600 as a flat rate to spread and compact a single truckload, depending on access and scope. Lead times vary seasonally; scheduling through Hello Gravel for delivery takes 2+ business days standard, and contractors may have separate availability—plan at least a week for both delivery and installation in busy months.

One cubic yard equals about 1.4 tons, and a 50‑lb bag is 0.025 tons, so you need roughly 56 50‑lb bags to equal one cubic yard. Buying bags is cost‑effective only for very small repairs or where truck access is impossible; for anything approaching a cubic yard, bulk delivery is almost always cheaper and faster.

Nashville's local geology and climate mean materials will vary by color and texture; crushed limestone and coarse gravel perform well for driveways, while river rock is better for decorative areas but can shift more. Also consider drainage and runoff—choose angular crushed stone for stability and a coarser base if you expect heavy rain or freeze/thaw cycles in the region.

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.

Please type in your zip code on any product screen and it will let you know if we service your area. The chances are that we do!

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!

Please fill out the Quote Request form and we will work up a quote for you! https://hellogravel.com/quote-form/

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.