Antenna TV channels in Chattanooga
17 stations broadcast free TV around Chattanooga, carrying 36 channels including Subchannel An extra channel a station sends alongside its main one, like 2.2 or 2.3. More in the glossary . The full-power stations transmit from several sites, so the direction to aim depends on where you live.
Updated from FCC data
How well antenna TV works around Chattanooga
For the big networks (ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX and PBS) that reach each home, an indoor antenna is likely enough for about <1% of people in the Chattanooga market; about 96% need an attic or roof antenna, and for about 4% reception depends on the exact spot. A typical home gets about 37 free channels from 14 stations, some from neighbouring markets.
Estimates from our terrain predictions for an antenna about 30 ft up, adjusted for indoor use. They are not yet checked against real channel scans; VHF channels never count as indoor. How we work it out
Each network's reach
| Network | Reaches | Indoor likely |
|---|---|---|
| ABC | 85% | 0% |
| CBS | 86% | 0% |
| NBC | 83% | 0% |
| FOX | 85% | 20% |
| PBS | 94% | 42% |
| The CW | 79% | 47% |
| Univision | 0% | 0% |
| Telemundo | 43% | 25% |
Share of the market's 1,173k people, across its 124 ZIP codes.
Town by town
| Town | Antenna | Point | Channels |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga ZIP 37406 | Attic or outdoor | north-northwest (331°) | 37 |
| Cleveland ZIP 37312 | Attic or outdoor | west (262°, most) | 44 |
| Dalton ZIP 30720 | Attic or outdoor | northwest (325°, most) | 38 |
| East Ridge ZIP 37412 | Attic or outdoor | north-northwest (340°) | 38 |
| Calhoun ZIP 30701 | Roof | north-northwest (334°, most) | 25 |
| Athens ZIP 37303 | Attic or outdoor | west-southwest (243°, most) | 77 |
| Soddy-Daisy ZIP 37379 | Attic or outdoor | west-southwest (239°) | 38 |
| Red Bank ZIP 37415 | Attic or outdoor | northwest (322°, most) | 37 |
| Collegedale ZIP 37315 | Attic or outdoor | west-northwest (296°, most) | 53 |
| Fort Oglethorpe ZIP 30742 | Attic or outdoor | north-northwest (345°) | 45 |
| Signal Mountain ZIP 37377 | Attic or outdoor | northeast (42°) | 37 |
| Dayton ZIP 37321 | Attic or outdoor | southwest (217°) | 34 |
| LaFayette ZIP 30728 | Attic or outdoor | north (355°, most) | 38 |
| Dunlap ZIP 37327 | Roof | south-southeast (159°) | 23 |
| Sparta ZIP 38583 | Attic or outdoor | north-northeast (25°) | 4 |
For the ZIP nearest each town's centre. Tap a town for its full channel list.
What channel is each network on in Chattanooga?
| Network | Channel | Station |
|---|---|---|
 CBS | 12.1 | WDEF-TV |
 NBC | 3.1 | WRCB |
 ABC | 9.1 | WTVC |
 FOX | 9.2 | WTVC |
 PBS | 18.1 also 45.1 | WNGH-TV |
 The CW | 53.1 | WFLI-TV |
The best TV antenna for Chattanooga
Get an antenna rated for both VHF and UHF. For most homes an attic or outdoor antenna is the safe choice; by our estimate an indoor one is likely enough for only about 0% of people.
- 16 channels reach ordinary TVs only on VHF (WRCB, WDEF-TV, WNGH-TV, WTNB-CD), and many flat indoor antennas are weak on VHF.
- The towers are spread out, so a wide-beam (multi-directional) antenna is safer than a narrow directional one.
Not sure about VHF Lower frequencies (RF 2–13). Needs an antenna with longer elements; many flat indoor antennas are weak here. More in the glossary and UHF Higher frequencies (RF 14–36). Most stations are here; almost any antenna picks it up. More in the glossary ? See the glossary. Any brand of the right type will do.
Which way to point your antenna from Cleveland, Dalton, Athens and nearby
Aim at the main tower site (WTCI and others). From the largest towns around Chattanooga:
| From | Point | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cleveland, TN | west (275°) | 23 mi |
| Dalton, GA | north-northwest (330°) | 35 mi |
| Athens, TN | west-southwest (246°) | 42 mi |
| Soddy-Daisy, TN | west-southwest (239°) | 7 mi |
| Fort Oglethorpe, GA | north (354°) | 19 mi |
| Signal Mountain, TN | northeast (38°) | 6 mi |
| Jasper, TN | east-northeast (63°) | 22 mi |
7 full-power stations transmit from elsewhere: WDEF-TV (6 mi away), WRCB (4 mi away), WDSI-TV (4 mi away), WFLI-TV (4 mi away), WTVC (4 mi away), WELF-TV (28 mi away), WNGH-TV (45 mi away). If you live near one of them, it may need a separate aim.
Where the Chattanooga TV towers are
Map of 12 tower sites around Chattanooga. The list below has every site.
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3 stations · 8 mi north-northwest of the centre
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3 stations · 10 mi north of the centre
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2 stations · 10 mi north of the centre
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1 station · 6 mi northwest of the centre
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1 station · 8 mi north-northwest of the centre
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1 station · 19 mi south-southwest of the centre
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1 station · 36 mi east of the centre
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1 station · 37 mi southeast of the centre
Every Chattanooga station and subchannel
Including Class A and low-power stations Smaller stations with a shorter range than full-power ones. More in the glossary stations.
Full power (8)
- WRCB Chattanooga, TN · VHF
- 3.1 NBC
- 3.2 Dabl
- 3.3 Ion
- 3.4 Ion Plus
- 3.5 Grit
- WTVC Chattanooga, TN · VHF
- 9.1 ABC · on WPDP-CD's signal
- 9.2 Fox · on WPDP-CD's signal
- 9.3 Roar · on WPDP-CD's signal
- WDEF-TV Chattanooga, TN · VHF
- 12.1 CBS
- 12.2 Bounce TV
- 12.3 Ion Mystery
- 12.4 Grit
- 12.5 Court TV
- 12.6 Laff
- WNGH-TV Chatsworth, GA · VHF
- 18.1 PBS
- WELF-TV Dalton, GA · UHF
- 23.1 TBN
- WTCI Chattanooga, TN · UHF
- 45.1 PBS
- 45.2 Create
- 45.3 PBS Kids
- WFLI-TV Cleveland, TN · UHF
- 53.1 The CW
- 53.2 Independent with MyNetworkTV
- 53.3 MeTV
- 53.4 Charge!
- WDSI-TV Chattanooga, TN · UHF
- 61.1 True Crime Network
- 61.2 Comet
Class A (4)
- WPDP-CD Cleveland, TN · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
Its signal also carries 9.1, 9.2, 9.3 for partner stations.
- WTNB-CD Cleveland, TN · VHF
- 27.1 CTN
- 27.2 CTN Lifestyle
- 27.3 CTN International
- 27.4 Newsmax2
- WTVL-CD Chattanooga, TN · UHF
- 49.1 Independent
- 49.2 Tennessee Valley Sports & Entertainment Network
- 49.3 Heroes & Icons
- 49.4 MeTV Toons
- 49.5 Story Television
- 49.6 3ABN
- 49.7 Weather
- WYHB-CD Chattanooga, TN · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
Low power (5)
- W11DM-D Collegedale, TN · VHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- WCNT-LD Chattanooga, TN · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- WCTD-LD Cartersville, GA · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- WDDA-LD Chattanooga, TN · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- WOOT-LD Chattanooga, TN · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
Questions about antenna TV in Chattanooga
What channels are CBS, NBC, ABC and FOX on antenna in Chattanooga?
What local channels can I get with an antenna in Chattanooga?
What is the best TV antenna for Chattanooga?
Which way should I point my antenna in Chattanooga?
For the curious: tower and licence details
- WDEF-TV · facility 54385 · RF 8 (VHF-high) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 35.9 kW · HAAT 384 m · licensed 2024-07-25
- WDDA-LD · facility 189643 · RF 24 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 15 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2022-03-21
- WRCB · facility 59137 · RF 13 (VHF-high) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 160 kW · HAAT 363.5 m · licensed 2023-03-09
- WDSI-TV · facility 71353 · RF 14 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 120 kW · HAAT 306 m · licensed 2018-09-06
- WFLI-TV · facility 72060 · RF 23 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 550 kW · HAAT 306 m · licensed 2020-01-07
- WTVC · facility 22590 · RF 9 (VHF-high) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 90 kW · HAAT 316 m · licensed 2023-11-01
- WOOT-LD · facility 31862 · RF 19 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 15 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2020-03-24
- WTNB-CD · facility 49240 · RF 5 (VHF-low) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 3 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2024-02-20
- WTCI · facility 65667 · RF 35 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 200 kW · HAAT 353 m · licensed 2025-05-15
- WTVL-CD · facility 49236 · RF 20 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 15 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2025-12-15
- WYHB-CD · facility 167588 · RF 25 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 15 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2020-02-04 · newer construction permit granted
- W11DM-D · facility 19439 · RF 11 (VHF-high) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 3 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2020-08-11
- WCNT-LD · facility 49239 · RF 15 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 15 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2024-08-01
- WELF-TV · facility 60825 · RF 28 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 475 kW · HAAT 413 m · licensed 2019-11-26
- WPDP-CD · facility 52078 · RF 33 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 11.58 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2019-09-20
- WNGH-TV · facility 23942 · RF 4 (VHF-low) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 11.2 kW · HAAT 573.8 m · licensed 2020-02-25
- WCTD-LD · facility 130854 · RF 22 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 10.5 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2022-03-21 · newer construction permit granted
Where this comes from
- Stations, towers, channels and power: FCC Licensing and Management System (LMS) public database, data of .
- Networks and subchannels: our affiliations dataset, built from Wikipedia (used under CC BY-SA 4.0), the network field stations file with the FCC, and station websites; checked . Credits.
- Towns and distances: US Census Bureau: Vintage 2025 city population estimates (SUB-EST2025) and 2026 Gazetteer place coordinates; distances are straight-line from each town's Census centre point.
- Reception: Reception predictions over USGS terrain for every ZIP, FCC data 2026-11-03 00:00:00 (model 2026-11-11.4)
- Market area: Market area: counties assigned by FCC service-contour coverage of each market's full-power stations (FCC LMS market list, Census 2020).
Updated How we work this out