Key Takeaways

  • 21,441 debt collection complaints from Tennessee.
  • TransUnion Intermediate Holdings, Inc. has the most complaints (992).
  • Most common issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed.
21,441 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 8,615
Written notification about debt 3,663
False statements or representation 2,554
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 2,160
Communication tactics 1,768
Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 1,300
Disclosure verification of debt 497
Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly 270
Improper contact or sharing of info 221
Electronic communications 201

How Companies Respond

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

Response Count Percentage
Closed with explanation 16,749 78.1%
Closed with non-monetary relief 4,042 18.9%
In progress 216 1%
Untimely response 207 1%
Closed 126 0.6%
Closed with monetary relief 101 0.5%

Frequently Asked Questions

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

    21,441 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 992 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 8,615 complaints.

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