Tennessee Phone Numbers Reported to the FTC
Tennessee phone numbers recently reported (last 30 days) for making unwanted sales calls or robocalls:
| Phone Number | FTC Complaints | Last Reported |
|---|---|---|
| (865) 851-4663 | ||
| (615) 626-9263 | ||
| (901) 256-1323 | ||
| (901) 479-4757 | ||
| (423) 436-9876 | ||
| (423) 688-9309 | ||
| (931) 217-0898 | ||
| (901) 664-5142 | ||
| (901) 899-9939 | ||
| (731) 244-4718 |
In June 2026, Tennessee residents filed 5,307 complaints to the FTC about phone numbers making unwanted calls and text messages, up 0% from the previous month.
Common Phone Scams in Tennessee
- KUB Utility Shutoff ('Jon Gonzales', App Payment): Scammers impersonating the Knoxville Utility Board, threatening 10-minute shutoffs unless a special iPhone app is used to pay.
- Shelby County 'John Green' Compliance Officer: Fake state compliance officers threatening immediate arrest and calling victims' sisters/family members to humiliate them over phantom debts.
- First Horizon Bank Business Loan Phishing: Callers spoofing local bank numbers after hours, demanding SSNs to collect on fictitious $1,100 past-due business loans.
- TSA PreCheck Immediate Renewal: Fraudulent robocalls placed exactly 30 minutes after real TSA PreCheck applications, attempting to charge $300 inflated renewal fees.
- 'INMATE CALL' Caller ID Bait: Voip callers in Alamo, TN spoofing Caller ID to say 'INMATE CALL' to trick curious residents into answering dead-air robocalls.
Tennessee Division of Consumer Affairs: File a regional report directly with state authorities by calling (800) 342-8385.
Tennessee Phone Number Lookup by Area Code
Top cities covered by each TN area code to help you start your reverse phone number search:
| Area Codes | Cities |
|---|---|
| 423/729 | Chattanooga, Johnson City, Kingsport |
| 615/629 | Nashville, Murfreesboro, Franklin |
| 731 | Jackson, Dyersburg, Martin |
| 865 | Knoxville, Oak Ridge, Maryville |
| 901 | Memphis, Bartlett, Collierville |
| 931 | Clarksville, Columbia, Cookeville |
Phone Number Statistics: Cell Phones vs Landlines
Tennessee has approximately 9.5 million active phone numbers. Mobile phone subscriptions dominate, accounting for nearly 8 million connections. Traditional landlines are declining, with only about 330,000 lines remaining. Internet-based phone services (VoIP) are growing in popularity, with around 1.3 million subscriptions.
| Voice Subscriptions (thousands) | June 2023 | Dec 2023 | June 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile telephony | 7,760 | 7,853 | 7,931 |
| Local exchange telephone service | 412 | 381 | 330 |
| VoIP subscriptions | 1,226 | 1,246 | 1,287 |
| Total | 9,398 | 9,480 | 9,548 |
Tennessee's Do Not Call Registry
Tennessee residents can stop most unwanted telemarketing calls by registering with the state's Do Not Call Register, managed by the Tennessee Regulatory Authority. Once your number has been on the list for 60 days, most telemarketers are legally prohibited from calling your residential telephone numbers under Tennessee law.
The state law includes exemptions for calls with your prior express invitation or permission, calls from existing customers (within the past 12 months), calls from not-for-profit organizations made by bona fide members, and occasional isolated calls from businesses that meet specific criteria. Charity and political fundraising calls may still reach you even after registering.
Tennessee's regulations are particularly comprehensive, requiring telemarketers to call only between 8:00 AM and 9:00 PM local time, clearly identify themselves within the first 25 seconds, and avoid blocking caller ID information. Violators face civil penalties up to $2,000 per violation.
If telemarketers continue calling after your number has been registered for at least 60 days, you can file a complaint with the Tennessee Regulatory Authority, which enforces the state's telephone solicitation laws. This gives Tennessee residents robust local enforcement options beyond the federal do-not-call registry.
When using reverse phone lookup services to identify unknown callers, understanding Tennessee's comprehensive do-not-call protections helps you recognize which calls may be violations worth reporting to state authorities.
Is Reverse Phone Lookup Legal in Tennessee?
Yes. Tennessee does not restrict the personal use of reverse phone lookup services. The state's TIPA took effect July 1, 2025, giving residents rights to opt out of and delete their data from lookup databases. The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) prohibits using lookup results for employment, tenant, or credit decisions in every state. Tennessee's TIPA layers state rights on top of these federal protections.
Your Privacy Rights as a Tennessee Resident
The Tennessee Information Protection Act (TIPA, Tenn. Code Ann. § 47-18-3201 et seq., enacted SB 73/HB 1181, May 11, 2023) took effect July 1, 2025. Tennessee's law is considered more business-friendly than California or Maryland: nonprofits are generally exempt, and small businesses meeting certain thresholds receive partial exemptions. Covered residents can opt out of personal data sales and targeted advertising, and have rights to access, correct, delete, and port their data within a 45-day window.