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ThisNumber has over 28 million name and address records for about 23 million phone numbers, making it one of the best reverse phone lookup services for Tennessee residents. Stop wondering who called you and start using this free lookup tool to identify the unknown callers, verify Tennessee businesses, or research potential scam calls.
To identify the location of an Tennessee phone number, you need to understand the North American Numbering Plan (NANP) structure that all Alabama numbers follow: +1 NPA NXX XXXX.
The area code (NPA) is your key to determining location. By matching the three-digit area code to Tennessee's regional assignments, you can identify which part of the state the phone number originates from. Each area code corresponds to specific cities and counties throughout Tennessee, making it possible to narrow down the caller's general location.
Here's a complete list of Tennessee area codes with major cities:
Area Codes | Cities |
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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 |
For latest Tennessee phone numbering regulations, contact John Hutton at the Tennessee RA via [email protected] or 615-419-3982.
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.
When tracing a phone number in Tennessee, it's highly probable that it's a mobile phone. Due to the decline of landlines, obtaining information from newer phone numbers can be more challenging as landlines traditionally had more publicly accessible data.
Tennessee Voice Subscriptions (in thousands):
Service Type | June 2023 | Dec 2023 | June 2024 |
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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 |
Source: FCC Voice Telephone Services Report
Most phone numbers are cell phones, and most cell phone numbers come from the top three United States wireless companies. Here are the top five US Cell Phone Companies in Q1 2025:
Tennessee residents experienced 46,489 complaints regarding unwanted calls in 2024, ranking #14 nationally per 100k population, according to the latest National Do Not Call Registry Data Book.
Key Facts for Tennessee Residents:
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.
According to the Federal Trade Commission's 2024 data, phone calls and text messages make up 35% of all fraud contact methods nationwide:
More than 1 in 3 fraud attempts happen through phone communication. Phone call fraud costs victims a median of $1,500 per case. Text message fraud costs a median of $1,000 per victim.
In 2024, Tennessee residents reported 83027 fraud cases resulting in total losses of $157.2M, with a median loss of $400 per victim. With phone-based fraud representing such a significant portion of these cases, phone owner verification has become a critical consumer protection tool.
When you receive calls from unknown numbers, take a moment to research the caller's identity. Reverse phone lookup services allow you to search a phone number to find information about who's calling—including whether the number has been reported for fraudulent activity.
Received fraudulent calls or fallen victim to phone fraud? Report it immediately. Each report helps authorities identify fraud patterns and protect other consumers from similar scams.
Additional Contact:
Tennessee Attorney General
Jonathan Skrmetti
(615) 741-3491
Yes, reverse phone lookups are legal in Tennessee. The state doesn't prohibit these services, but you cannot use them for stalking, harassment, fraud, or identity theft. Phone lookup services can only access publicly available records.
Reverse lookup services in Tennessee can access:
They cannot access private call logs, text messages, or confidential records without proper legal process.
Under Tennessee's new Information Protection Act, you'll have these rights:
How to exercise these rights: Submit requests through company websites or customer service. Companies must respond within 45 days.
Tennessee law provides penalties for misuse: