Stone in Nashville, TN

Prices vary by stone type and local supplier, but in the Nashville area expect crushed stone prices per ton to range roughly from $30 to $60 for common limestone and up to $80+ for specialty decorative stone. Delivery, minimum order size (Hello Gravel minimum 3 tons), and seasonal demand can raise the total cost; check our checkout for an exact quote for your zip code.

A typical tri-axle dump truck used around Nashville carries about 10 to 12 tons of loose stone, depending on stone size and truck configuration. If you need less than our 3-ton minimum, consider a smaller local supplier or split a full truck with a neighbor; contact our team for delivery options and exact truck size for your order.

You can buy stone from local quarries, landscape yards, big-box stores, and through Hello Gravel which connects you to vetted local suppliers and haulers in the Nashville area. Use our site to check availability for your zip code, see transparent pricing, and schedule delivery with professional dump trucks.

They are different: crushed stone is mechanically crushed rock with angular edges, commonly limestone in the Nashville region, while gravel is naturally rounded rock found in riverbeds. For driveways and base layers in Nashville, crushed stone is preferred for compaction and stability, while decorative gravel is chosen for appearance and drainage.

Coverage varies with stone size and depth: in Nashville, 1 ton of crushed stone covers roughly 80-100 sq ft at 1 inch, about 40-50 sq ft at 2 inches, and about 10-12 sq ft at 6 inches. Always calculate for the specific depth and stone type you plan to use and add 5-10% for waste and compaction.

Two inches is usually too thin for a primary driveway in the Nashville area; it may work as a decorative top dressing over a properly compacted base. For a durable residential driveway expect 4-6 inches of compacted crushed stone over a well-prepared subgrade and adequate drainage.

Costs depend on depth, stone type, and prep work; for a 20 ft long driveway (assume 20 ft x 10 ft = 200 sq ft) using 4 inches of crushed stone, expect material and delivery costs roughly in the low hundreds to low thousands of dollars in the Nashville area. Get an exact quote through Hello Gravel by entering your driveway dimensions and preferred stone type at checkout.

Buying common crushed limestone in bulk and scheduling standard delivery is usually the most cost-effective option in Nashville. Compare per-ton pricing on our platform, order at least the 3-ton minimum to avoid higher small-order premiums, and avoid specialty decorative stones if budget is the primary concern.

A 100 ft long driveway cost depends on width and depth; for a 100 ft x 10 ft driveway at 4 inches deep using crushed stone, you will need about 10-12 tons of stone. Multiply the tons needed by local per-ton pricing and add delivery and any base preparation costs to get a total estimate; request a quote on Hello Gravel for site-specific pricing.

Some Tractor Supply locations stock bagged stone and decorative gravel, which can be convenient for small projects but is generally more expensive per ton than bulk delivery. For driveway or large landscaping jobs in Nashville, bulk delivery through Hello Gravel or a local quarry is usually more economical.

No loose stone truly hardens like poured concrete, but compactable materials like crusher fines or rock dust (commonly produced from crushed limestone in Tennessee) can form a firm, semi-stable surface when properly compacted and bound with fines. For true rigid surfaces choose concrete or pavers; use crusher fines for stabilizing paths and low-traffic areas in Nashville.

Crushed stone (often local limestone) is generally cheaper per ton than washed decorative gravel because it is produced and distributed in larger volumes for construction use. Washed gravel intended for aesthetics or play areas costs more due to processing and sorting; compare product pages on Hello Gravel for exact local pricing.

57 stone is a common mix of crushed stone sized about 3/4 inch, with some fines and smaller pieces for good compaction and drainage. In Nashville, it is widely used for driveways, concrete subbases, and as general-purpose aggregate where a stable, well-drained base is required.

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.