What consent is required for AI Voice in Tennessee?

Tennessee has a mini-TCPA (Tenn. Code Ann. § 65-4-401 et seq.) that imposes stricter consent rules than federal TCPA. Prior express written consent is generally required.

What are the calling hour restrictions in Tennessee?

Tennessee restricts telemarketing calls to 08:00:00–21:00:00 local time, with Sunday calls prohibited.

What is the penalty per violation in Tennessee?

Penalty data not yet available for Tennessee.

Is registration required to telemarket in Tennessee?

Yes — Tennessee requires telemarketer registration before placing calls.

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Tennessee Telecom Compliance Guide

Telecom Compliance Reference · Statute last amended 2023

Mini-TCPA State — High Risk

Calling Hours

8:00 AM–9:00 PM

Min Penalty

Not yet verified

Registration

Required

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

Tennessee AI Voice Compliance

AI-generated voice agent compliance rules in Tennessee

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Mini-TCPA State — Tenn. Code Ann. § 65-4-401 et seq.

Tennessee has enacted a state-level TCPA that goes beyond federal requirements. Federal compliance alone is not enough for AI Voice operations here.

Consent Requirements

Consent LevelWritten Consent Required

Federal one-to-one consent rule: vacated

The FCC rule requiring consent to name each seller was vacated by the Eleventh Circuit on January 24, 2025 and never took effect. Source

Checkbox ConsentNot sufficient

StatuteTenn. Code Ann. § 47-18-1503; 47 U.S.C. § 227; FCC Declaratory Ruling Feb 2024

AI-generated voice calls are treated as artificial/prerecorded voice under the FCC's February 2024 ruling. Prior express written consent required. Tennessee has no specific AI voice law, so federal rules control. The TN Consumer Protection Act could provide additional liability for deceptive AI voice practices.

Full consent requirements for all channels →

Calling Rules

Calling Hours8:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Sunday CallingProhibited

RegistrationRequired

Penalty / ViolationNot yet verified

Willful ViolationNot yet verified

Private Right of ActionNo

AI Voice Compliance Checklist

01Disclose AI nature at start of call — many states require this

02Obtain prior express consent before using AI voice

03Honor opt-out during the call immediately

04Check if state's ATDS definition covers AI voice dialers

05Apply same calling-hours rules as live agents

06Scrub DNC lists before each campaign

07Maintain call records and consent documentation

08Register as telemarketer if state requires

09Ensure AI cannot misrepresent itself as human

10Check for state-specific AI disclosure mandates

This checklist covers common requirements. State-specific rules may vary. Confirm with legal counsel for high-volume campaigns.

Recent AI Voice Enforcement in Tennessee

Memphis Marketing Solutions

$310,000

Sep 2023 · mixed

Early AI voice enforcement — marketing firm used AI without disclosure.

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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 →