Granite Expands Southeast Aggregate Footprint with New Memphis River Yard
Event summary
- Granite subsidiary Memphis Stone & Gravel opened a new six-acre River Yard facility in Memphis, Tennessee, in July 2026.
- The site receives limestone products barged from Warren Paving's Slats Lucas Quarry in Salem, Kentucky.
- Initial inventory includes five limestone product types: 610s, No. 8, 810, No. 57, and No. 4 stone.
- Facility marks Memphis Stone & Gravel's re-entry into the stone market after decades of focusing on sand and gravel.
The big picture
This expansion reinforces Granite's home market strategy in the Southeast, a region experiencing rapid growth. By integrating its materials network, Granite aims to strengthen its position as a full-suite civil construction provider while delivering greater value to customers through an expanded product portfolio.
What we're watching
- Market Penetration
- How effectively Granite can leverage this facility to capture additional market share in the Southeast's fast-growing construction materials sector.
- Operational Synergies
- Whether the integration of Warren Paving's quarry resources with Memphis Stone & Gravel's distribution network will create measurable cost efficiencies.
- Demand Trends
- The pace at which regional demand for limestone aggregates grows and whether Granite can maintain sufficient supply through this new channel.