Gravel in Rutherford, TN

Prices vary by material and delivery, but in West Tennessee expect a typical per-ton range of about $30 to $70 and a 3-ton minimum order through Hello Gravel. Final cost depends on gravel type (pea, crushed stone, river rock), delivery distance, and any requested services; check your zip code on our site or contact our team for an exact quote.

Clean, angular crushed stone (for example 3/4" or #57 crushed stone) and larger clean rock (1" to 2") are best for drainage because they shed water and resist packing. Locally sourced limestone or washed gravel in West Tennessee performs well in French drains, dry creek beds, and under downspouts.

Gravel is naturally rounded rock often gathered from riverbeds; crushed stone is mechanically broken rock with angular edges. For Rutherford driveways and compaction needs choose crushed stone for interlock and stability, and choose natural gravel for decorative beds or walkways where a looser, softer look is desired.

A cubic yard of typical gravel weighs about 1.3 to 1.5 tons, depending on the rock type and moisture. Because Hello Gravel sells by the ton with a 3-ton minimum, use 1.3-1.5 tons per cubic yard to convert between volumes and tons and contact us for precise material-specific conversions.

Coverage varies with depth and stone density, but a good rule for Rutherford is: about 225 sq ft at 1-inch depth, 113 sq ft at 2-inch depth, and 76 sq ft at 3-inch depth per ton. These are approximate; heavier, denser stones will cover slightly less area, so measure your area and consult our calculator for a specific estimate.

No, 2 inches is generally too shallow for a driveway. For Rutherford's soils and seasonal wet weather, plan a compacted base of 4 to 6 inches of crusher-run or compactable stone plus a 2-3 inch surface layer of crushed stone for a durable driveway.

Prepare the subgrade by removing vegetation, grading, and compacting the soil; install geotextile fabric if you have soft or clayey ground to reduce mixing and rutting. Add a compactable base layer (crusher run) of 4-6 inches for driveways or 2-4 inches for walkways, compact each layer, then add the surface gravel.

Avoid pea gravel on steep slopes, high-traffic driveways, wheelchair or stroller routes, and areas where you need a firm surface, because the small rounded stones shift and spread. In West Tennessee heavy rain can cause pea gravel to wash or migrate, so use it for low-traffic decorative areas, play zones, or patios with containment edges.

For decorative beds and paths, 2-3 inches of surface gravel over a compacted base is common; for walkways expect 3-4 inches over a compacted base. For driveways, use 6-8 inches total (4-6 inches compacted base plus 2-3 inches surface), and for drainage trenches or French drains plan 6-12 inches of clean stone depending on the design.

Hello Gravel requires a 3-ton minimum and typically offers standard delivery in 2+ business days, with next-day delivery available for orders placed before noon CST for an extra fee. Deliveries come from local suppliers via contracted dump trucks, so add delivery notes at checkout for access constraints and request tailgate spreading if desired, noting the driver will do it at their discretion.

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.