Quick Answer

Driveway Paving Cost in Nashville (2026)

Average cost in Nashville

US$4,650avg

US$2,510 — US$8,030

US$4 — US$12 per sq ft

+4.5% YoY
8 sources
Updated today
Tennessee

Cost Breakdown

Itemized
Labor

Professional installation and finishing

US$1,380 — US$4,415

55%

Materials

Concrete mix, asphalt, or pavers and rebar

US$1,000 — US$3,210

40%

Permits and Inspections

Nashville-Davidson county requirements

US$52 — US$206

3%

Equipment Allowance

Rental of compactors, mixers, and saws

US$55 — US$112

2%

🧾Sales Tax (7%) — Tennessee
Base cost + $326 tax$4,976

Sales Tax at 7%

📋What's Included

Scope

Typically Includes

  • Old surface removal
  • Gravel base preparation
  • Asphalt or concrete paving
  • Grading & compaction
  • Labor

Typically Excludes

  • Heated driveway systems
  • Decorative stamping or staining
  • Retaining walls
  • Drainage systems
  • Sealing (first year)

Based on a standard 2-car driveway (400-600 sq ft) with asphalt.

🧮Estimate Your Cost

Interactive

Estimated Cost

US$5,204

US$4,163 — US$6,245

Based on 8 sources and market data for Nashville. Actual costs may vary depending on specific project requirements.

🏢Top Driveway Contractors in Nashville

Verified providers
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Gravel Doctor Nashville

3189 Bell St, Ashland City, TN 37015, USA

5.0
★★★★★

61 reviews

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Tennessee Elite Asphalt Paving

3550 Gondola Dr, Antioch, TN 37013, USA

5.0
★★★★★

28 reviews

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All Star Seal & Stripe

100 Taylor St A13, Nashville, TN 37208, USA

5.0
★★★★★

22 reviews

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Rose Paving

815 Cherokee Ave, Nashville, TN 37207, USA

4.6
★★★★½

76 reviews

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Nash Paving

2133 Gunwale St, Franklin, TN 37064, USA

4.6
★★★★½

21 reviews

Provider data sourced from public business directories. Ratings and reviews are public and may change. LookupCost is not affiliated with listed providers.

💬What People Actually Paid

Community

Common Questions

For a standard 400 to 600 square foot driveway, Nashville homeowners typically pay between $3,000 and $7,800 for asphalt, while concrete installations average around $4,520.

Yes, Nashville-Davidson County requires permits for new driveway installations or significant modifications. Permit and inspection fees typically range from $52 to $206.

Asphalt is often preferred in Middle Tennessee for its flexibility during freeze-thaw cycles, costing $3 to $7 per sq ft. Concrete is more durable but prone to cracking if not reinforced with rebar ($0.50–$1.50/sq ft).

Demolition and haul-off of an existing concrete or asphalt driveway in the Nashville area adds approximately $2 to $5 per square foot to the total project cost.

📊Our Methodology

How we collect data
1

Aggregated from 5+ verified web sources and cost databases

2

Licensed contractor estimates and regional cost guides

3

Government construction and labor statistics

4

Community-reported project costs and reviews

Last data collection: today. Updates run weekly. All costs in USD.