931 Area Code

The 931 area code is a telephone area code in the state of Tennessee, USA. It was created on September 15, 1997 when it was split from the 615 area code to provide numbering capacity for much of Middle Tennessee outside the immediate Nashville metro area. The 931 area code forms a horseshoe-shaped region wrapping around Nashville and serves many small cities, college towns, river communities, and rural counties.

Understanding the 931 Area Code

The 931 area code covers a wide swath of central Tennessee�an area that includes manufacturing and agricultural centers, tourist destinations, and higher-education communities. The region is a mix of small-to-mid sized cities (Clarksville, Cookeville, Columbia), university towns (Cookeville/Putnam County, Tennessee Tech), military-adjacent communities (near Fort Campbell/Clarksville), and scenic plateau and river landscapes popular with visitors.

931 Area Code Map and Location

The 931 area code map includes parts or all of the following counties in Middle Tennessee:

  • Bedford
  • Clay
  • Coffee
  • Cumberland
  • Fentress
  • Franklin
  • Giles
  • Grundy
  • Hickman
  • Houston
  • Humphreys
  • Jackson
  • Lawrence
  • Lewis
  • Lincoln
  • Marshall
  • Maury
  • Montgomery
  • Moore
  • Overton
  • Perry
  • Pickett
  • Putnam
  • Stewart
  • Van Buren
  • Warren
  • Wayne
  • White

Major Cities and Communities in the 931 Area Code

  • Clarksville
  • Cookeville
  • Columbia
  • Spring Hill (parts)
  • Shelbyville
  • Lawrenceburg
  • Tullahoma
  • McMinnville
  • Manchester
  • Crossville
  • Pulaski
  • Fayetteville
  • Hohenwald
  • Sparta
  • Winchester
  • Jamestown
  • Monterey
  • Monroe (rural communities)

ZIP Codes in the 931 Area Code

Representative ZIP codes served by the 931 area code include:

  • 37040 - Clarksville, TN
  • 38501 - Cookeville, TN
  • 38401 - Columbia, TN
  • 37398 - Tullahoma, TN
  • 37367 - Shelbyville, TN
  • 38464 - Lawrenceburg, TN
  • 37129 - Manchester, TN
  • 37110 - Crossville, TN
  • 38478 - Pulaski, TN
  • 38583 - Sparta, TN

Time Zone

The 931 area code is located in the Central Time Zone (CT) and observes Daylight Saving Time:

  • Standard Time: UTC -6
  • Daylight Saving Time: UTC -5

Dialing & Phone Service

  • Overlay Code: None � 931 is a separate NPA carved from 615
  • Local Dialing: In many rate centers 10-digit dialing is required; follow local carrier guidance
  • Long-Distance (U.S./Canada): 1 + 931 + 7-digit number
  • International: +1 931 + local number
  • Services: Landline, Mobile, VoIP, Business

What Area Code is 931? / Where is Area Code 931?

What area code is 931? � The 931 area code is a Tennessee telephone area code serving a wide ring of central Middle Tennessee communities surrounding the Nashville area.

Where is area code 931 located? � The 931 area code is located in Tennessee, USA, serving parts of central and middle Tennessee outside the core Nashville metro.

What�s area code 931? � It is the area code created from a 1997 split of the 615 NPA that provides numbering resources for dozens of counties and many small and mid-sized communities across Middle Tennessee.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is the 931 area code?

The 931 area code is a telephone area code covering a horseshoe-shaped region of Middle Tennessee outside the Nashville metro.

When was the 931 area code created?

It entered service on September 15, 1997, as a split from the 615 area code. Permissive dialing ended in January 1998.

Where is area code 931 located?

It covers parts of central Tennessee, including counties such as Montgomery, Putnam, Maury, Bedford, and many others which form the ring around Nashville.

Does 931 have an overlay code?

No. The 931 area code does not currently have an overlay; it is a distinct NPA carved from 615.

What time zone is 931 in?

Central Time Zone (CT).

What major cities are in the 931 area code?

Clarksville, Cookeville, Columbia, Tullahoma, Shelbyville, Lawrenceburg, Manchester, McMinnville, Crossville, and several other towns.

What is the 931 area code known for?

It�s known for its mix of college towns, military-adjacent communities, rural landscapes, and historic small cities that support agriculture, manufacturing, and tourism.

931 Area Code