What is the difference between crushed stone and Natural Pea Gravel?

Crushed stone has angular, fractured faces, so it locks together and compacts into a firm base. Natural Pea Gravel is small, rounded stone. It drains well and feels smooth underfoot, which suits play areas, walkways and pipe bedding, but it does not bind the way crushed stone does. Use crushed stone for a base or a drive, and Natural Pea Gravel for a finished surface or drainage.

Should I order material by the ton or by the yard?

Most stone and gravel orders are quoted by the ton, because weight is the steady measure for aggregate. Sand, topsoil, garden soil and mulch are often ordered by the cubic yard. Either way, the amount you need comes from the area you are covering and the depth you want. Measure both, then use the calculator to size the load.

Which stone is best for drainage in Carroll County?

It depends on the job. #57 stone and #67 stone are the common picks for French drains and general drainage. Drain rock works behind retaining walls and downspout runs. For heavy drainage, construction entrances and trench bottoms, #4 crushed stone moves water fastest. On creek banks and ditch outlets, rip rap is the right call.

Carroll County Crusher Run and Gravel Delivery, TN

Tennessee Rock Supply handles gravel, stone and aggregate delivery in Carroll County, TN. Crusher run is the base stone most local jobs start with. It packs into a hard, stable surface on driveways, parking pads and barn pads across the county. The ground here is silty wind-blown loess over Coastal Plain sand, clay and gravel, so a compacted base course matters.

Order by the ton or the yard and we bring it to your site, whether you are building a new drive or topping an old one.

Materials Delivered in Carroll County

We stock materials by size, from coarse stone down to sand and soil. Here are the ones ordered most often here.

Crusher run is the first stone to understand in Carroll County. It is the standard Tennessee driveway and base stone, and it is what most Carroll County orders start with. Washed stone here is specified by size number, like No. 57 or No. 67, and screenings as Size No. 10. Machined rip rap is specified by class. These are how base and stone are specified locally, not certifications we hold.

Ground Conditions Across Carroll County

Winter and spring bring the most rain here. Wet silt and flooded bottoms delay grading and base work more often than frozen ground does. Plan deliveries for the drier stretches when you can.

Upland silt soils often have a dense subsoil layer that slows water soaking in. That means surface water sits longer than you might expect. A thicker compacted base and a real drainage layer both earn their keep.

Loess and loose Coastal Plain sand wash out quickly on bare slopes. Gullies cut fast and ditches fill with silt. Rip rap or large river rock on exposed banks and outlets limits the damage. Frost stays shallow here, and Tennessee's residential code puts footings at least 12 inches below grade.

Delivery Across Carroll County

We deliver bulk loads throughout the county, including McKenzie, Huntingdon, Bruceton, Atwood, Trezevant, Hollow Rock, Yuma, Lavinia, Buena Vista, Cedar Grove and Westport. Order online and we schedule the load, then bring it on a dump truck and place it where you need it. Lead time depends on your location and the material, so order ahead when you can.

You can order by the ton or by the yard. Tons suit stone and gravel. Yards help with sand, topsoil and mulch. If you are not sure how much you need, measure the area and the depth you want.

Choosing the Right Material

Your neighbors next door work on similar ground. Madison, Gibson and Weakley counties all sit in West Tennessee and share the same loess and Coastal Plain zone. The loess is deepest on the bluffs above the Mississippi River and thins toward the Tennessee River, where sandier, gravelly hill soils take over. Because the ground is similar, the base and drainage choices are similar too. The difference is usually the project, not the soil.

A driveway in McKenzie and a barn pad near Huntingdon take the same crusher run base. A drainage run in Bruceton and one in Atwood take the same washed stone. For a wet bottom, step up to a coarser, more open stone and add a drainage layer. On a bare slope, use rip rap to hold the soil. Match the size to the job and the ground will do the rest.

Order Bulk Gravel and Stone in Carroll County

Tennessee Rock Supply delivers crusher run, washed stone, sand, topsoil and mulch to sites across Carroll County, from McKenzie to Huntingdon and the smaller towns in between. Tell us the material, the amount and where it is going, and we will get a load headed your way. Place your order online when you are ready.

Bulk Aggregate Delivery Across Carroll County, TN