The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) seeks to protect consumers and competition by preventing anticompetitive, deceptive, and unfair business practices through law enforcement, advocacy, and education.

The FTC is the only federal agency with both consumer protection and competition jurisdiction in broad sectors of the economy. The FTC pursues vigorous and effective law enforcement; advances consumers’ interests by sharing its expertise with federal and state legislatures and U.S. and international government agencies; develops policy and research tools through hearings, workshops, and conferences; and creates practical and plain-language educational programs for consumers and businesses in a global marketplace with constantly changing technologies. FTC’s work is performed by the Bureaus of Consumer Protection, Competition, and Economics. That work is aided by the Office of General Counsel and seven regional offices.

In Tennessee, as in all states, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) plays a crucial role in protecting consumers and ensuring fair competition. The FTC enforces federal consumer protection and antitrust laws, preventing deceptive, unfair, and anticompetitive business practices. While the FTC operates at the federal level, its actions impact consumers and businesses in Tennessee by investigating complaints, bringing enforcement actions against companies that violate the law, and working to educate both consumers and businesses about their rights and responsibilities. The FTC's jurisdiction spans many sectors of the economy, and it collaborates with state attorneys and other government agencies to promote policy and regulatory compliance. The FTC's efforts in Tennessee are supported by its regional offices, which help address local and regional issues related to consumer protection and competition.