Sand ordered online by the ton. A dump truck delivers to your Sevierville address and unloads right where you point.
You order sand by the ton online, and we deliver it to your address in Sevierville in a dump truck. No pallets, no bag handling, no trips to a yard. The price shows up at checkout for your ZIP code, and you pick the delivery day.
Sevierville gets about 53 inches of precipitation a year, which makes drainage planning important whether you are bedding pipe or setting pavers. That is one reason to choose the right sand grade from the start.
Each type of sand is made for a specific set of jobs. The table below shows what the three common grades work for and what to watch out for with each.
| Product | Best used for | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Mason Sand | Mortar, paver joints, fine leveling | It has a soft feel and works well for narrow joints but can wash out in heavy rain without edge restraint. |
| Washed Sand | Concrete work and clean fill | Processed to remove clay and silt, so it is a clean aggregate for mixing or backfilling. |
| Playground Sand | Play areas and sandboxes | Double-washed and screened to a consistent size; it does not contain fine dust that can cling to skin. |
Matching the sand to the project saves you from ordering the wrong grade and having to rework the site. Here is how the three products line up with common tasks in Sevierville.
| Project | What to order | Depth or note |
|---|---|---|
| Pipe bedding | Washed Sand | Provides a uniform bed for drainage and utility pipes; depth follows the pipe size specification. |
| Sandbox or play area | Playground Sand | Fill is 6 to 12 inches deep depending on the enclosure; the material stays loose and does not pack hard. |
| Paver leveling course | Mason Sand | Spread to a consistent 1-inch nominal thickness before setting pavers; it consolidates under vibration. |
| Pool base | Mason Sand | A smooth layer under an above-ground pool liner; depth is typically 2 inches after tamping. |
| Mortar and masonry | Mason Sand | Used in the mix for brick and block work; the fine grain gives good workability. |
Sevierville sits in Sevier County, where mountain weather and local soils create conditions that matter when you spec a sand layer. The area gets about 110 days a year with at least a tenth of an inch of rain, which means scheduling delivery onto firm ground is smart. About 104 days a year drop below 32F, so the work window for outdoor projects is shorter than in warmer parts of Tennessee.
Snowfall averages about 8 inches a year, which is enough to push you toward deeper base layers if the sand sits under a driveway or walkway. Freeze and thaw cycles work on loose material all winter, which is the argument for the deeper first lift. The ground freezing here is real but moderate, and that influences how deep the base stone needs to go under the surface sand.
Soils mapped in the Sevierville area are commonly well drained, so you may need more or less base stone depending on the specific lot. The ground around Sevierville is in hydrologic group B, meaning it takes water in at a moderate rate. That makes a standard base depth usually enough for sand applications.
Sand is sold by the ton, and the amount you need depends on the area and the intended depth. Cover a 10-by-10 foot area 3 inches deep, and you are looking at a little less than a ton, but every job is different. To get an accurate number, use our sand calculator. It works for any grade and any shape site.
Buying sand from Gravel Monkey is done entirely online. You choose the product, enter your Sevierville address, and the system shows the delivered price for your ZIP code at checkout. We handle the sourcing and the truck; you pick the delivery window (morning 7 am to 12 pm or afternoon 12 pm to 5 pm) and the date, which must be at least 3 business days after ordering.
You need to be at the site during the window, or have someone you nominate present, because the driver needs a person to direct the drop. We send an email confirmation right away and a second email closer to the date with the exact window and a photo of the material being loaded. Delivery only goes ahead once you approve that second email. For your first order, enter the code FIRSTTIMER50 at checkout and you save $50.
Read more about how Gravel Monkey works, check customer reviews, and review the full delivery information page before you order.
Sand rarely works alone. You can pair it with these materials for a complete job.
Yes. With about 104 days a year where the temperature drops below 32F, the ground goes through many freeze-thaw cycles. This is a direct argument for a deeper first lift of base stone under the sand, because the cycles can displace a shallow layer.
Yes. Sevierville averages about 53 inches of precipitation a year, which is well above the national average. If the sand sits in a low spot or under a structure, you need a clean grade such as washed sand so water can pass through without holding fines.
The driver dumps the load at the spot you request at checkout, as close as access allows. The truck needs a road width of at least 12 feet. If the access is restricted, the crew unloads as near to the target area as they safely can.
Sand is sold by the ton, which is a weight measure. The tonnage you order corresponds to a volume that varies by the moisture content and the specific grade. Use the sand calculator to convert your project dimensions into tons before you order.
Your delivered price depends on your ZIP code and the tonnage you need. Visit the Sevierville city page to start an order or to get a quick quote for any of the sand grades listed above.
We deliver sand to residential and commercial addresses in Sevierville and the surrounding area. The process is the same: choose the product, enter your address, and pick a delivery window.
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