Sand ordered online by the ton. A dump truck delivers to your Tullahoma address and unloads right where you point.
Tullahoma sits in Coffee County, a part of Tennessee where new home construction and existing properties both call for reliable sand. The area gets about 59 inches of precipitation a year, so drainage and washout planning matter for any sand project.
Gravel Monkey delivers sand by the ton straight to your driveway or job site anywhere in Tullahoma. You order online, choose a delivery window, and the truck shows up with the load. No pickup, no yard, no minimum order of a full truckload.
Sand comes in different screen sizes and cleanliness levels. The right choice depends on what you are building or filling. Below are the most common types that Gravel Monkey can supply to Tullahoma addresses.
| Product | Best used for | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Mason Sand | Mortar, paver joints, fine leveling | A fine, clean sand that holds its shape under pavers and in brickwork. |
| Washed Sand | Concrete work and clean fill | Washed free of clay and silt, it gives consistent results in concrete and bedding. |
| Playground Sand | Play areas and sandboxes | Clean, screened, and free of sharp edges for safe play surfaces. |
If you are starting a project that needs sand, here is what to order for five typical jobs. The depth column gives a typical starting point; your exact depth depends on the base and the expected load.
| Project | What to order | Depth or note |
|---|---|---|
| Sandbox or play area | Playground Sand | Fill to 6 to 12 inches for safe cushion depth. |
| Mortar and masonry | Mason Sand | Mix proportion per your mortar recipe; typically 1 part cement to 3 parts sand. |
| Pool base | Mason Sand | Usually 1 to 2 inches, smoothed and tamped before the liner. |
| Paver leveling course | Mason Sand | 1 inch loose, then screeded and compacted to about 3/4 inch. |
| Pipe bedding | Washed Sand | Wrap the pipe with 4 to 6 inches of sand below and above for support. |
Tullahoma is in a part of Coffee County where rural lanes and in-town lots both see new building. The county permitted about 316 single-family homes in 2024, which means many properties need sand for foundations, driveways and landscaping. Soils mapped in the Tullahoma area are commonly moderately well drained, so base stone under a surface layer may need to be thicker or thinner depending on your specific lot.
The ground around Tullahoma sits in dual hydrologic group C/D. Where it is drained it takes water in slowly and sheds a fair amount across the surface; where it is not, water comes in very slowly and most rain runs across the surface. That means drainage and a deeper base matter more here than elsewhere. Winters have about 79 days a year that drop below 32F, and about 3 inches of snow a year. Winters here are cold enough to move an unsettled base, so compaction is worth the extra pass. Ground freezing is real but moderate, which affects how deep a base layer needs to be for anything that has to stay flat through the frost cycle.
Sand is sold by the ton, and the tonnage you need depends on the area you are covering and the depth. A loose cubic yard of sand weighs roughly 1.2 to 1.5 tons, but that number changes with moisture content. Use the sand calculator on the Gravel Monkey site to get a close estimate before you order. The calculator handles square footage and depth and gives you a tonnage target.
Ordering is done entirely online. You pick the product and the tonnage, enter your Tullahoma delivery address, and the system shows the delivered price based on your ZIP at checkout. Loads range from 1 ton to 40+ tons in a single dump truck delivery. Orders over a qualifying amount ship with free delivery. Use the code FIRSTTIMER50 at checkout to get $50 off your first order.
You choose a delivery window: morning, 7 am to 12 pm, or afternoon, 12 pm to 5 pm. The date must be at least 3 business days after the order date. A valid phone number is required to confirm the delivery. You get an email confirmation when you place the order, then a second email closer to the date with the scheduled window and a photo of the material being loaded. Delivery only goes ahead once you approve that second email. You need to be available during the delivery window, or have someone you nominate on site.
For more detail on the process, see the Delivery Information page. You can also read About Gravel Monkey and check Customer reviews.
Sand often sits between a base layer and a surface finish. The materials below are commonly ordered alongside a sand delivery to complete the job.
Yes. Tullahoma gets about 3 inches of snow a year, and wet ground from the 88 wet days can make access soft. The delivery window is chosen at checkout, and the crew will unload where they safely can. If the ground is too soft or the road narrow, the truck may not enter. You are responsible for confirming the site can take a heavy truck.
Ground freezing here is real but moderate, with about 79 days below 32F. A frozen base can be harder to excavate and may not compact properly. If you are placing sand over a base that needs to stay flat, order and spread it before the ground freezes, or wait until a thaw.
Yes. Gravel Monkey delivers anywhere a loaded dump truck can safely reach. The road needs to be at least 12 feet wide and have solid access. If the address is on a narrow lane or a long private drive, the crew will get as close as they safely can.
Yes. You or someone you nominate must be on site during the delivery window. The driver needs a person to confirm where the load goes. If no one is there, a missed delivery or redelivery fee can apply, and the order is not refunded.
Whether you are building a patio, setting up a sandbox, or bedding pipe, Gravel Monkey brings the sand to you. Order from the Tullahoma hub page and select your delivery day.
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