Reverse Phone Lookup: Tennessee

How to Look Up a Tennessee Phone Number

Got a missed call or a weird text from an unknown TN number? Whether the call is tied to a mobile line or a landline registered around Nashville or Memphis, it's hard to know who is actually calling. Our database includes 556,789 FTC complaints filed by Tennessee residents. Search results may include:

• Owner name and address (who the number belongs to)
• Location based on area code (the city or area where the line was registered)
• Spam and scam reports by users (if other people have flagged it as a nuisance call)

Phone Numbers Recently Reported for Spam Calls

Here are the top phone numbers recently reported to the FTC for making unwanted sales calls and robocalls (reported by local residents in the last 30 days):

Phone Number	Complaints to FTC	Last Reported
(855) 357-2205	13	May 19, 2026
(877) 578-1953	11	May 21, 2026
(888) 479-6821	11	May 14, 2026
(877) 353-2170	11	May 14, 2026
(423) 557-4590	7	May 21, 2026
(217) 394-8789	7	May 19, 2026
(615) 912-1001	7	May 8, 2026
(217) 834-9414	6	May 20, 2026
(321) 499-1896	6	May 15, 2026
(866) 386-5519	6	May 13, 2026

Monthly FTC Do Not Call & Robocall Complaints Volume

In April 2026, consumers from Tennessee filed 6,122 complaints about unwanted phone calls and text messages, down 10% from the previous month. In 2024, Tennessee residents filed 46,489 unwanted call complaints with the FTC, of which 23,162 were robocalls and 18,739 involved live callers. The most reported complaint topics were medical and prescriptions (4,769), reducing debt (3,885), imposters (3,447).

Red Flags: Active Phone Scams in Tennessee

Active phone scams currently reported 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.

Phone Number Search by Area Code

Tennessee area codes, coverage regions, and recent spam activity:

Area Code	Major Cities Covered	Lookup / Scams
423	Chattanooga, Johnson City, Kingsport	423 Phone Lookup
615	Nashville, Murfreesboro, Franklin	615 Phone Lookup
629	Nashville, Murfreesboro, Franklin	629 Phone Lookup
729	Chattanooga	729 Phone Lookup
731	Jackson, Dyersburg, Martin	731 Phone Lookup
865	Knoxville, Oak Ridge, Maryville	865 Phone Lookup
901	Memphis, Bartlett, Collierville	901 Phone Lookup
931	Clarksville, Columbia, Cookeville	931 Phone Lookup

Report Fraud and Stop Spam Calls

File a report with the following official agencies to flag unwanted calls or texts:

• Federal Trade Commission (FTC): Submit fraud complaints online at reportfraud.ftc.gov.
• National Do Not Call Registry: Register your number or report individual telemarketing violations at donotcall.gov or by calling 1-888-382-1222.
• Tennessee Division of Consumer Affairs: File a regional report directly with state authorities by calling (800) 342-8385.

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.

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

Source: FCC Voice Telephone Services Report

When tracing a phone number in, 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'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.

FAQs

How to opt out of phone number lookup websites in Tennessee?

Under the Tennessee Information Protection Act (TIPA), effective July 1, 2025, you can request removal of your phone number and personal information. Visit each reverse lookup site and click "Do Not Sell My Data" to submit a deletion request.

How to confirm a Tennessee business caller is real?

Getting a business name from a phone lookup is helpful, but verification is key. With over 147,924 business establishments in Tennessee according to Census data, confirming the company through the Tennessee Business Entity Search is the safest approach.

Are most Tennessee numbers mobile or landline?

Tennessee has 7.9 million mobile subscriptions, 1.3 million VoIP numbers, and 330,000 landlines.