State resources / Tennessee

Tennessee Resources for Unwanted Calls & Texts

Source snapshot as of 2026-09-25. This page is informational and does not determine whether a particular contact violated a law.

Overview

Primary statute(s) in the source set
T.C.A. §65-4-401 et seq.; Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1220-4-11

Do Not Call

Registry information
Separate Tennessee Do Not Call/Text Register

Calls

Voice-call coverage
YES

Text Messages

Text-message coverage
YES — agency confirms text coverage since 2023

Robocalls & Recorded Messages

Autodial / prerecorded-call information
ADAD rules require consent/live operator; written consent rules

Caller ID

Caller-ID / spoofing information
Our current source set does not establish a state-specific rule on this point.

Private Enforcement

Private remedies and government penalties are separate. Whether a private claim is available depends on the statute, facts, and applicable prerequisites.

Private action
Our current source set does not establish a state-specific rule on this point.
Prerequisites
Our current source set does not establish a state-specific rule on this point.
Private remedy
Our current source set does not establish a state-specific rule on this point.
Attorney fees
Our current source set does not establish a state-specific rule on this point.
Limitations
N/A
Defenses / safe harbors
Statutory/regulatory exemptions; business relationship and permission rules

Government Enforcement

Government enforcement / penalties
TPUC states unlawful calls/texts may draw fines up to $2,000 per incident

Recent / Upcoming Changes

2025–2026 changes in the source set
Our current source set does not identify a material enacted change for 2025–2026.

Official Sources