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Tennessee driveway estimate

Driveway Cost in Tennessee (2026)

Paving a driveway in Tennessee runs roughly 10% below the national average on installed labor, which we apply to the per-square-foot rate for every material. Last updated July 6, 2026.

A typical two-car concrete driveway in Tennessee

600 sq ft (20 × 30 ft), 4 in broom-finish slab, flat lot, new build — a clean baseline before you customize.

$3k – $8k
Confidencehigh

Material takeoff

Concrete (with waste)
8 yd³
Form boards
100 lf
Gravel base course
10 tons

Cost breakdown

concrete surface (installed)
$4k – $9k
Permit allowance
$50 – $250
Total
$3k – $8k
Most likely
$5,535
  • Rate assumes a 4 in concrete section on a standard base; your 4 in depth scales the material share.
  • Contractors typically cut control joints every 8–12 ft on concrete, depending on slab shape and local practice.
  • Permits vary widely; aprons on county roads need highway-department approval.

Where these numbers come from: installed-price surveys + regional references, updated July 6, 2026 — see our methodology.

What drives driveway cost in Tennessee

Tennessee is a cheap-labor paving market — about 10 percent under the national average — which keeps both concrete and asphalt affordable and makes upgrades like stamped finishes more attainable than in coastal states. The 12-inch frost line asks little of the base, though Middle Tennessee's shallow limestone can complicate grading. Gravel drives remain completely normal outside the metros. Salt use is light, so concrete finishes last. Permitting is thin in unincorporated areas; county road entrances still need approval.

Estimate your driveway in Tennessee

Driveway details

Street to garage, in feet.

A two-car drive is ~20 ft.

Thicker sections cost more but carry more load.

Anything but a new build adds removal and disposal.

Estimated total
$3,285–$8,325
Concrete · 4 in
Low $3kMost likely ~$5,535High $8k

$3k – $8k · $9 per square foot (/sq ft)

Confidencehigh

Material takeoff

Concrete (with waste)
8 yd³
Form boards
100 lf
Gravel base course
10 tons

Cost breakdown

concrete surface (installed)
$4k – $9k
Permit allowance
$50 – $250
Total
$3k – $8k
Most likely
$5,535
  • Rate assumes a 4 in concrete section on a standard base; your 4 in depth scales the material share.
  • Contractors typically cut control joints every 8–12 ft on concrete, depending on slab shape and local practice.
  • Permits vary widely; aprons on county roads need highway-department approval.

Compare materials

Asphalt
$3k – $7k
ConcreteSelected
$3k – $8k
Pavers
$5k – $16k
Gravel
$585 – $2k

Each material at its typical depth, same size, site, and state.

iBallpark estimate for planning, not a bid. Assumes a rectangular pad on a standard base; soft soils, drainage work, and curb-cut/apron rules are the usual extras. Get 3 local quotes before signing.

Data: U.S. EIA · OpenEI URDB · Google Solar · NREL PVWatts · DSIRE · IRS · ENERGY STAR · industry surveys — see all sources

Frequently asked questions

How much does a driveway cost in Tennessee?
A typical 600 sq ft (20 × 30 ft) two-car concrete driveway in Tennessee runs about $3k – $8k installed, with labor roughly 10% below the national average.
Is asphalt cheaper than concrete in Tennessee?
Yes, up front: the same 600 sq ft driveway in asphalt runs about $3k – $7k versus $3k – $8k in concrete — though concrete typically lasts longer with less resealing.
Do I need a permit for a driveway in Tennessee?
Permits vary widely; aprons on county roads need highway-department approval.

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