Prefix 615-456 — Nashville, TN
The 615-456 prefix belongs to area code 615 and is anchored to the Nashville rate center (TN). In NANP terms, the prefix — or NXX — determines the rate center a number is billed against.
Nashville is part of the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN Metropolitan Statistical Area. For routing purposes it sits in LATA 470. Numbers here keep Central time.
The assigned code holder is POWERTEL NASHVILLE LICENSES, INC., operating company number 7476, assigned March 23, 2001. This is a pooled prefix — expect numbers within it to be split across more than one carrier in 1,000-number blocks.
Caller ID showing 615-456 is not proof the call came from Nashville: spoofing and porting both detach numbers from their origin. To verify a caller, hang up and dial the organization's published number, and report suspicious calls to the FTC.
Neighboring prefixes
| Prefix | Rate center | Code holder |
|---|---|---|
| 615-453 | Lebanon | BELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTH CENTRAL BELL TEL |
| 615-454 | Nashville | COMCAST IP PHONE, LLC |
| 615-455 | South Cunningham | AT&T ENTERPRISES, LLC |
| 615-457 | Nashville | BELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTH CENTRAL BELL TEL |
| 615-458 | Nashville | BELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTH CENTRAL BELL TEL |
| 615-459 | Smyrna | BELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTH CENTRAL BELL TEL |
FAQ
Where is 615-456 located?
The prefix is assigned to the Nashville rate center in TN, area code 615. It is part of the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Which company owns 615-456 numbers?
POWERTEL NASHVILLE LICENSES, INC. holds the code, but the prefix is pooled — individual thousands-blocks can be assigned to other carriers, and numbers may be ported to any provider.
Is a call from 615-456 safe to answer?
The prefix itself says nothing about the caller. Legitimate Nashville businesses and spoofed robocalls can both display it. Never share personal data with an unverified inbound caller.