Reverse Phone Lookup Tennessee

Reverse Phone Number Lookup in Tennessee

A reverse phone lookup in Tennessee uncovers who owns any phone number using public databases from government records. Tennesseans can access registered name and address details instantly to stay safe and informed. This number lookup helps determine whether to answer a call or redial it, protecting against spam and fraud.

Reverse Phone Lookup by Tennessee Area Code

All Tennessee phone numbers consist of three parts: the three-digit Area Code, the three-digit Prefix Code (also known as the exchange or central office code), and the final four-digit line number. While the area code narrows down the location to a large region, the prefix code can often specify the original city or town where the number was registered.

Here's a complete list of Tennessee area codes:

Area Code 423: Chattanooga, Johnson City, Kingsport

Location: The 423 area code covers eastern Tennessee, including major cities like Chattanooga, Kingsport, and Johnson City.

Common Callers: BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee support, TVA admin, and Volkswagen Chattanooga recruiters.

Scams and Spam Calls: The 423 area code is dealing with a high volume of CVS & Pharmacy Refill Phishing scams and Medicare Benefit/Medical Brace offers. Residents are also targeted by Social Security Number suspension scams, Utility Disconnection threats, and IRS Arrest Warrant hoaxes.

Area Codes 615/629: Nashville, Murfreesboro, Franklin

Location: The 615 and 629 area codes cover the greater Nashville metropolitan area in Tennessee, including major cities like Nashville, Murfreesboro, and Franklin.

Common Callers: HCA Healthcare recruiters, Vanderbilt Medical Center scheduling, music industry agents, and state government.

Scams and Spam Calls: The 615 and 629 area codes are targeted by TSA PreCheck Renewal scams and aggressive "We Want to Buy Your House" calls. Residents in 629 report Fake USPS/DMV text scams and "One-Ring" hang-ups, while 615 is dealing with Fake Legal Action summons and IRS Arrest Warrant threats.

Area Code 731: Jackson, Dyersburg, Martin

Location: The 731 area code covers western Tennessee, excluding the immediate Memphis area, including major cities like Jackson, Dyersburg, and Union City.

Common Callers: West Tennessee Healthcare staff, manufacturing plant HR, and UT Martin admissions.

Scams and Spam Calls: The 731 area code experiences the Mysterious "Inmate Call" tactic and Fake Subscription/Purchase Confirmation scams. Residents also report Utility & Phone Provider impersonation, Social Security/Medicare phishing, and Threatening Legal Action calls.

Area Code 865: Knoxville, Oak Ridge, Maryville

Location: The 865 area code covers the Knoxville metropolitan area in eastern Tennessee, including major cities like Knoxville, Oak Ridge, and Maryville.

Common Callers: University of Tennessee staff, Oak Ridge National Lab (ORNL) researchers, and Pilot Company corporate.

Scams and Spam Calls: The 865 area code is targeted by First Horizon Bank Impersonation scams and Knoxville Utility Board (KUB) Shut-Off threats. Residents also face Aggressive "We Want to Buy Your House" calls, Tech Support scams, and standard Fake Legal/Debt Collection threats.

Area Code 901: Memphis, Bartlett, Collierville

Location: The 901 area code covers the Memphis metropolitan area in southwestern Tennessee, including major cities like Memphis, Bartlett, and Collierville.

Common Callers: FedEx global hub logistics, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital fundraising, and AutoZone corporate.

Scams and Spam Calls: The 901 area code reports scams involving "The Tax Group" Collection agency and Fake Old Debt Collection attempts. Residents also see Fake Legal Threats/Arrest Warrants, Social Security Administration impersonation, and unsolicited "Cash for Your Home" offers.

Area Code 931: Clarksville, Columbia, Cookeville

Location: The 931 area code covers Middle Tennessee, excluding the immediate Nashville area, including major cities like Clarksville, Columbia, and Cookeville.

Common Callers: Fort Campbell military personnel, Austin Peay State University staff, and regional manufacturing.

Scams and Spam Calls: The 931 area code is targeted by Geek Squad & Tech Support Renewal scams and Student Loan "Relief" schemes. Residents also report the "Final Notice" Car Warranty scam, Fake Delivery text phishing, and Social Security/Disability phishing calls.

For latest Tennessee phone numbering regulations, contact John Hutton at the Tennessee RA via [email protected] or 615-419-3982.

Tennessee Phone Numbers

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
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

Top 5 US Cell Phone Companies

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:

• Verizon - 146 million customers
• T-Mobile US - 131 million customers
• AT&T Mobility - 118 million customers
• Boost Mobile - 7 million customers
• U.S. Cellular - 4.4 million customers

Robocalls and Unwanted Calls in Tennessee

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:

• 23,162 of Tennessee's 46,489 complaints involved automated robocalls, representing roughly half of all unwanted call reports statewide.
• 4,769 complaints were for fraudulent "medical & prescriptions" schemes, followed by reducing debt schemes (3,885) and imposter scams (3,447), showing these remain the top threats to Tennessee families.
• Over 5.3 million Tennesseans have registered their numbers on the Do Not Call Registry (5,311,697), demonstrating strong community engagement in call protection efforts.
• Complaints dropped negligibly from 47,176 to 46,489 in 2024 compared to prior years, suggesting previous protective measures have plateaued in effectiveness for Tennessee households.
• 18,739 complaints involved live callers, indicating that human-operated scam operations continue actively targeting the state.
• Tennessee ranks #14 nationally for complaints per 100,000 population, reflecting a high level of complaints per capita compared to other states.

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.

Verify Phone Number Owner to avoid Scam Calls Tennessee Fraud Statistics

According to the Federal Trade Commission's 2024 data, phone calls and text messages make up 35% of all fraud contact methods nationwide:

• Phone calls: 19% of fraud reports (284,659 reports, $948M in losses)
• Text messages: 16% of fraud reports (246,784 reports, $470M in losses)

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 39,942 fraud cases resulting in total losses of $157,176,393, 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

Free Reverse Phone Lookup with Name

Sometimes a reverse phone lookup isn't enough to identify a Tennessee phone number. That's when these alternative search methods can help. With Tennessee's population of 7,227,750 (as of July 1, 2024) and 147,924 business establishments, it's likely you might need to try a few different ways to find the information you're looking for.

Social Media Phone Number Searches

Social media can be a good place to find information connected to a phone number. For example, if you're meeting someone new and want to verify their phone number legitimacy, social media searches might help.

• Facebook allows you to search for people using a phone number. Try entering the number in the search bar. You can also try the Facebook public directory.
• LinkedIn can help you verify someone's professional identity using their phone number, especially if they're in a business related to Tennessee's large business community. Use the LinkedIn people directory. You can search by name, location, and company to see if the number matches a professional profile.

Tennessee Business Phone Verification

If the phone number belongs to a business, you can often find it listed in official state databases. For example, if you're considering business partnerships with Tennessee companies, you can verify their phone number through the state’s records.

• Check the Tennessee Secretary of State website at https://sos.tn.gov/ for official business information.
• Use the Tennessee Business Entity Search tool, accessible at https://tncab.tnsos.gov/business-entity-search, to find registered business information, including phone numbers, in Tennessee.

For the best results, it helps to use these methods together.

Are Reverse Phone Lookups Legal in Tennessee?

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.

What Phone Data Can Be Looked Up Legally?

Reverse lookup services in Tennessee can access:

• Names and addresses from public phone directories
• Business registration information
• Publicly available social media profiles
• Court records and property records linked to phone numbers

They cannot access private call logs, text messages, or confidential records without proper legal process.

Your Rights to Remove Phone Data (Starting July 2025)

Under Tennessee's new Information Protection Act, you'll have these rights:

1. Delete your data: Request removal of your phone information from company databases
2. Stop data sales: Opt out of companies selling your phone data to lookup services
3. Correct errors: Fix inaccurate information linked to your number
4. Know who has your data: Find out which companies are processing your phone information

How to exercise these rights: Submit requests through company websites or customer service. Companies must respond within 45 days.

How to Protect Your Phone Privacy Now

• Join Do Not Call Registry: Register at the Tennessee Do Not Call/Text Program to reduce telemarketing
• Use unlisted numbers: Request unlisted status from your phone carrier
• Report violations: File complaints with the Tennessee Attorney General for illegal use of your phone data

What Happens if Someone Misuses Phone Lookup?

Tennessee law provides penalties for misuse:

• Caller ID spoofing: Up to $10,000 fine per violation
• Privacy law violations: Up to $7,500 per violation (starting July 2025)
• Stalking or harassment: Criminal charges under state law