Prefix 615-540 — Nashville, TN
The 615-540 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.
Code-holder of record: NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA (OCN 6214), assigned April 9, 2015. The prefix is pooled: its ten thousands-blocks can be shared among several carriers, so different 615-540 numbers may be served by different companies.
Caller ID showing 615-540 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 615-537 | Hendersonville | MCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC - TN |
| 615-538 | Franklin | LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - TN |
| 615-539 | Nashville | SPOK, INC. |
| 615-541 | Old Hickory | BELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTH CENTRAL BELL TEL |
| 615-542 | Murfreesboro | CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - TN |
| 615-543 | Goodlettsville | PAETEC ITEL, LLC |
FAQ
Where is 615-540 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 615-540 numbers?
NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA 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 615-540 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.