What are the calling hours in Tennessee?

Telemarketing calls in Tennessee are permitted between 08:00:00 and 21:00:00 local time.

Does Tennessee have a mini-TCPA?

Yes. Tennessee has enacted its own telemarketing law (Tenn. Code § 47-18-1501 et seq. (Tennessee Telephone Solicitation Act)) that goes beyond federal TCPA requirements. Federal compliance alone is not sufficient.

Is telemarketer registration required in Tennessee?

Yes. Telemarketers must register in Tennessee.

What is the penalty per violation in Tennessee?

The penalty for telemarketing violations in Tennessee is $10,000 per violation, and $10,000 per willful violation. Private individuals can also sue directly.

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Tennessee Telecom Compliance Guide

Telecom Compliance Reference — Updated January 2023

Mini-TCPA State — High Risk

Calling Hours

8:00 AM–9:00 PM

Min Penalty

$10,000

Registration

Required

Overview Calling Hours Consent Registration DNC Compliance DNC Registry Enforcement Case Law Legislation

⚠ Penalty Exposure — Tennessee

Per Violation

$10,000

Willful

$10,000

AG Max/Violation

$10,000

10,000 Calls

$100,000,000

= exposure

⚠ Private Right of Action

Overview

Tennessee regulates telemarketing under the Tennessee Telephone Solicitation Act (T.C.A. § 47-18-1501) requiring registration and compliance with the state DNC list. Sunday calls prohibited. Penalties up to $10,000 per violation. Private right of action available under Consumer Protection Act with treble damages for willful violations.

Consent Requirements by Channel

Channel	Consent Required	One-to-One
Prerecorded	Prior Express	—
Voice Call	Prior Express	—
SMS	Prior Express	—
AI Voice	Written Consent Required	Required
Ringless VM	Written Consent Required	Required
Fax	Prior Express	—
MMS	Prior Express	—

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Key Court Decisions

Jasmine, LLC v. Jasmine Asian Cuisine, Inc.

8/10

Court of Appeals of Tennessee · May 2026

TCPA

William H. Lublin v. Vastland Northcrest Development, LLC

8/10

Court of Appeals of Tennessee · Mar 2026

TCPA

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Recent Enforcement Actions

FCC v. TeleStar Communications (TN)

$2,400,000

Oct 2024 · telecom

FCC fined carrier for facilitating spoofed robocalls to TN consumers.

Nashville Home Services Corp.

$1,850,000

Jun 2024 · home services

Class action settlement for prerecorded calls outside permitted hours.

Volunteer State Insurance Leads

$425,000

Jan 2024 · insurance

TN AG major settlement for illegal insurance lead generation calls.

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Key Rules

Mini-TCPAYes

StatuteTenn. Code § 47-18-1501 et seq. (Tennessee Telephone Solicitation Act)

Calling Hours08:00:00–21:00:00

Registration$req.

State DNC ListExists

Private ActionYES

Class ActionsNot specified

By Channel

Cold Calling→SMS→AI Voice→Prerecorded→Ringless VM→

By Industry

REI Wholesaling→Solar Sales→Insurance→Debt Collection→Home Services→

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This is a compliance reference tool, not legal advice. Data compiled from public statutes, LegiScan, CourtListener, state AG offices, and AI-assisted analysis. Verify all information with qualified counsel before relying on it. Full terms & data sources →