Prefix 615-861 — Franklin, TN
A phone number starting 615-861 was issued in the Franklin rate center of TN — part of area code 615.
The assigned code holder is CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - TN, operating company number 6673, assigned February 28, 2006. This is a pooled prefix — expect numbers within it to be split across more than one carrier in 1,000-number blocks.
A scammer can display 615-861 without ever touching TN. When in doubt, end the call and reach the company or agency through its official website; unwanted robocalls belong in the FTC's fraud report queue.
Franklin 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.
Neighboring prefixes
| Prefix | Rate center | Code holder |
|---|---|---|
| 615-858 | Nashville | MCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC - TN |
| 615-859 | Goodlettsville | BELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTH CENTRAL BELL TEL |
| 615-860 | Nashville | BELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTH CENTRAL BELL TEL |
| 615-862 | Nashville | BELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTH CENTRAL BELL TEL |
| 615-863 | Greenbrier | COMCAST IP PHONE, LLC |
| 615-864 | Nashville | BANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - TN |
FAQ
Where is 615-861 located?
The prefix is assigned to the Franklin rate center in TN, area code 615. It is part of the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Which company owns 615-861 numbers?
CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - TN 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 615-861 safe to answer?
The prefix itself says nothing about the caller. Legitimate Franklin businesses and spoofed robocalls can both display it. Never share personal data with an unverified inbound caller.