A new area code, 729, will soon join the existing 423 area code serving most of East Tennessee. State regulators last week approved the creation of the new area code in the growing region since the ...

With new telephone numbers in high demand, the Tennessee Public Utility Commission approved the addition of the new 729 area code to the existing 423 area code region, which covers two non-contiguous ...

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — A new area code 729 will soon be added to the existing 423 region, which covers cities like Bristol, Chattanooga, Johnson City, and Kingsport and others. Here’s what you ...

A state panel has approved a plan mandating 10-digit dialing for residents living in the 423 area code to make local phone calls. The Tennessee Public Utility Commission earlier this week unanimously ...

East Tennessee has another new area code, and it's going to add three more digits to many people's local calls. Starting Aug. 5, people in upper and lower East Tennessee in the 423 area code region ...

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Beginning Tuesday, local calls made within the 423 area code will have to be dialed using 10 digits instead of seven. To make a local call, the area code and phone number ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) — A new area code number is coming to the 423 counties in East Tennessee. The new area code, 729, was approved on May 30 by the Tennessee Public Utilities Commission. According ...

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Starting Tuesday, local calls made within the 423 area code have to be dialed using 10 digits instead of seven. To make a local call, the area code and phone number will ...