Key Takeaways

  • 20,633 debt collection complaints from Tennessee.
  • TransUnion Intermediate Holdings, Inc. has the most complaints (955).
  • Most common issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed.
20,633 Total debt collection complaints
30 Companies involved
11 Distinct issues

Top Companies for Debt collection in Tennessee

Common Issues

Attempts to collect debt not owed 8,229
Written notification about debt 3,550
False statements or representation 2,441
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 2,004
Communication tactics 1,746
Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 1,300
Disclosure verification of debt 497
Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly 266
Improper contact or sharing of info 221
Taking/threatening an illegal action 192

How Companies Respond

Breakdown of how companies respond to debt collection complaints from Tennessee.

Response Count Percentage
Closed with explanation 16,139 78.2%
Closed with non-monetary relief 3,868 18.7%
In progress 211 1%
Untimely response 189 0.9%
Closed 126 0.6%
Closed with monetary relief 100 0.5%

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How many Debt collection complaints have been filed in Tennessee?

    20,633 complaints about debt collection have been filed from Tennessee.

  • Which company gets the most debt collection complaints in Tennessee?

    TransUnion Intermediate Holdings, Inc. leads with 955 debt collection complaints in Tennessee.

  • What is the most common issue with debt collection in Tennessee?

    The most frequently reported issue is Attempts to collect debt not owed with 8,229 complaints.

Source: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau — Consumer Complaint Database. Accessed April 2026.