Prefix 615-853 — Nashville, TN
615-853 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 — 615-853 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: NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA (OCN 6214), assigned March 2, 2009. The prefix is pooled: its ten thousands-blocks can be shared among several carriers, so different 615-853 numbers may be served by different companies.
Neighboring prefixes
| Prefix | Rate center | Code holder |
|---|---|---|
| 615-850 | Nashville | MCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC - TN |
| 615-851 | Goodlettsville | BELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTH CENTRAL BELL TEL |
| 615-852 | Nashville | CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - TN |
| 615-854 | Nashville | CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - TN |
| 615-855 | Goodlettsville | BELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTH CENTRAL BELL TEL |
| 615-856 | Nashville | CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - TN |
FAQ
Where is 615-853 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 615-853 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 615-853 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.