Prefix 615-686 — Nashville, TN
615-686 identifies a block of numbers in Nashville, TN, within the 615 area code. Every US prefix is tied to exactly one rate center; this one is Nashville.
The rate center lies in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN Metropolitan Statistical Area. The serving LATA is 470. Local time follows the Central zone.
Treat the on-screen number as a hint, not evidence — 615-686 can be spoofed like any US prefix. If a call feels off, verify through an official callback number and file a complaint with the FCC or FTC.
Code-holder of record: LINGO TELECOM, LLC (OCN 5468), assigned October 19, 2004. The prefix is pooled: its ten thousands-blocks can be shared among several carriers, so different 615-686 numbers may be served by different companies.
Neighboring prefixes
| Prefix | Rate center | Code holder |
|---|---|---|
| 615-683 | Smithville | DEKALB TEL. COOP. |
| 615-684 | Smithville | CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - TN |
| 615-685 | South Fredonia | LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - TN |
| 615-687 | Nashville | BELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTH CENTRAL BELL TEL |
| 615-688 | Lafayette | NORTH CENTRAL TEL. COOP., INC. |
| 615-689 | Nashville | METROPCS, INC. |
FAQ
Where is 615-686 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 615-686 numbers?
LINGO TELECOM, LLC 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 615-686 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.