Buy Crushed Stone in Knoxville, Tennessee

Buying crushed stone in Knoxville means ordering online by the ton. Gravel Monkey delivers in a dump truck straight to your address. The delivered price shows at checkout based on your ZIP code.

Knoxville gets about 56 inches of precipitation a year. That makes drainage and washout planning important for any crushed stone project.

Crushed Stone Products Available in Knoxville

Not every crushed stone size works for every job. The table below lists the crushed stone products available in Knoxville, their best uses, and a note on each.

Matching Crushed Stone to Common Knoxville Jobs

Each project calls for a specific crushed stone size. This table matches common Knoxville jobs with the right product.

Knoxville Weather and What It Means for Crushed Stone

Knoxville gets about 56 inches of precipitation a year. That means planning drainage and washout around crushed stone installations. About 90 days a year bring at least a tenth of an inch of rain, so scheduling delivery onto firm ground matters.

About 75 days a year drop below 32 degrees F in Knoxville. Freeze and thaw cycles work on loose material all winter, which is the argument for the deeper first lift. Snowfall averages about 4 inches a year, so plowing can disturb a loose surface if it is not compacted.

How to Estimate Your Crushed Stone Tonnage

Figuring out how many tons of crushed stone to order starts with the project area, depth, and the material's density. Use the crushed stone calculator on our site to get a close estimate for your job.

Ordering Crushed Stone from Gravel Monkey

Ordering crushed stone from Gravel Monkey is done entirely online. You choose the product and quantity by the ton, enter your address, and see the delivered price at checkout. Loads range from 1 to over 40 tons.

Use code FIRSTTIMER50 at checkout to get $50 off your first order. Delivery is free on qualifying orders. You select a delivery window: morning (7 am to 12 pm) or afternoon (12 pm to 5 pm). The delivery date must be at least 3 business days after the order date.

Learn more about how the process works on the About Gravel Monkey page. Read what customers say on the Customer reviews page. Check the Delivery information page for full details.

Other Materials That Pair with Crushed Stone

These materials work well alongside crushed stone for a complete job.

• Crushed Gravel - Angular like crushed stone, works as a base under pavers.
• Driveway Gravel - Provides a finished surface over a crushed stone base.
• Crushed Concrete - A recycled alternative for base layers under crushed stone.
• Topsoil - Goes over crushed stone for planting beds to prevent washout.
• Fill Dirt - Use under crushed stone for bulk filling low areas.
• Sand - Screeds over crushed stone for a level paver bed.

Frequently Asked Questions About Crushed Stone in Knoxville

When is the best time of year to order crushed stone in Knoxville?

Ground freezing here is real but moderate, so the base layer depth can be shallower than in colder areas. Spring and fall are common times, but ordering ahead accounts for the 3-business-day lead time.

Does the soil around Knoxville change how much crushed stone I need?

Soils mapped in the Knoxville area are commonly sandy loam and clay. The county permitted about 2,544 single-family homes in 2024, a county figure showing construction demand, but the soil type on your site is what determines base thickness.

How does delivery scheduling work after I order?

When you order, you choose a delivery date at least 3 business days out and a window: morning 7 to 12 or afternoon 12 to 5. You get an email confirmation, then a second email closer to the date with the window and a photo of the load. Delivery goes ahead only after you approve that second email.

Where will the driver put the load?

The driver places the load on your property as close to the requested spot as safely possible, provided there is a 12-foot-wide road for the truck. If access is restricted, the crew unloads as close as they can. You or someone you nominate must be present during the window.

Order Crushed Stone for Your Driveway or Drainage Project

Crushed stone is the material of choice for driveways and French drains in Knoxville. Order online today and have it delivered to your site. Visit the Knoxville crushed stone page for more information.

Gravel Monkey also delivers crushed stone to these nearby areas:

• Alcoa
• Louisville
• Seymour
• Clinton
• Farragut
• Maryville
• Corryton
• Plainview
• Oak Ridge
• Sevierville