Crushed Gravel ordered online by the ton. A dump truck delivers to your Franklin address and unloads right where you point.
Franklin, Tennessee sits in Williamson County, where properties from farm driveways to residential lots need a strong, angular base material. Crushed gravel is crushed and angular, which helps it lock together under compaction.
Many soils mapped in the Franklin area are well drained, a trait that can reduce the amount of base stone needed beneath the surface layer. That is useful when planning a project.
Crushed gravel is sold by the ton in five common sizes. The right size depends on the job: a finer grade for a compacted surface, a larger one for a structural base. Here is how they compare.
| Product | Use | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 3/8" Crushed Gravel | Fine compacting layer | Fine material for walkways, paver bases and stable floors. |
| 3/4" Crushed Gravel | The workhorse size for base and drives | Most popular for residential driveways and parking areas. |
| 1" - 1 1/2" Crushed Gravel | Structural base under heavy loads | Used under concrete slabs and commercial parking lots. |
| 1 1/2" Crushed Gravel | First lift over soft subgrade | Good for building up a base on weaker soils. |
| 2"-3" Crushed Gravel | Mud control and deep fill | For areas with drainage issues or deep ruts. |
Each project has a different weak point. The table below matches the most common Franklin-area jobs with the crushed gravel size that solves that problem.
| Project | What to order | Depth or note |
|---|---|---|
| Farm and site access road | 3/4" Crushed Gravel | Compact in lifts for a firm driving surface. |
| Trench backfill | 3/8" Crushed Gravel | Fine material compacts well around utilities. |
| Shed or slab pad | 3/4" Crushed Gravel | Provides a level base that resists settling. |
| Compacted base | 1" - 1 1/2" Crushed Gravel | Structural base for heavy loads like concrete. |
| Soft or muddy subgrade | 1 1/2" Crushed Gravel | First lift to stabilize the area. |
Franklin gets about 54 inches of precipitation a year. That much rain means you need to plan for drainage and washout, especially on sloped drives or parking areas.
About 85 days a year drop below freezing, and the ground freezes enough to move an unsettled base. Winters here are cold enough to move an unsettled base, so compaction is worth the extra pass. The ground around Franklin soaks up water quickly and produces little runoff, so less drainage stone is needed under the surface layer.
The amount of crushed gravel you need depends on the area you are covering and the depth you want. Use our material calculators to find the right tonnage for your project.
Ordering is straightforward. You pick the crushed gravel size and total tonnage online, and the delivery price is calculated by your ZIP code at checkout. A dump truck brings the load to your address, typically in 1 to 40+ ton loads. Free delivery applies on qualifying orders, and you can use code FIRSTTIMER50 to get $50 off your first order.
Learn more about our company by reading our About Gravel Monkey page. See what customers say on our customer reviews page. For details on how delivery works, check the delivery information page.
Delivery cost is based on your ZIP code and the total tonnage ordered. You see the price at checkout. The delivery date must be at least 3 business days after the order date, and you choose a morning or afternoon window.
Yes. Soils in the Franklin area soak up water quickly and produce little runoff. That means you likely need less drainage stone under the surface layer, which can reduce the total crushed gravel required.
Yes, Gravel Monkey accepts orders from both businesses and homeowners. The same online ordering process applies to everyone.
Crushed gravel is sold by the ton. You order the exact tonnage you need, and a dump truck delivers it to your address.
Whether you are building a new driveway, stabilizing a muddy area, or laying a base for a shed, crushed gravel is a reliable choice. Order from Gravel Monkey for delivery to your Franklin address.
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See the delivered price for your address and order crushed gravel by the ton online. Loads run from 1 to over 40 tons, with free delivery on qualifying orders.
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