Antenna TV channels in Knoxville
22 stations broadcast free TV around Knoxville, carrying 46 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 Knoxville
For the big networks (ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX and PBS) that reach each home, an indoor antenna is likely enough for about 3% of people in the Knoxville market; about 81% need an attic or roof antenna, and for about 17% reception depends on the exact spot. A typical home gets about 41 free channels from 12 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 | 74% | 58% |
| CBS | 74% | 58% |
| NBC | 77% | 3% |
| FOX | 74% | 58% |
| PBS | 80% | 65% |
| The CW | 71% | 57% |
| Telemundo | 66% | 54% |
Share of the market's 1,625k people, across its 187 ZIP codes.
Town by town
| Town | Antenna | Point | Channels |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knoxville ZIP 37916 | Attic or outdoor | north-northwest (342°) | 45 |
| Oak Ridge ZIP 37830 | Attic or outdoor | east (94°) | 41 |
| Morristown ZIP 37813 | Attic or outdoor | west-southwest (250°, most) | 68 |
| Maryville ZIP 37803 | Attic or outdoor | north (4°) | 45 |
| Farragut ZIP 37934 | Attic or outdoor | northeast (55°) | 45 |
| Sevierville ZIP 37876 | Attic or outdoor | west-northwest (289°) | 39 |
| Greeneville ZIP 37745 | Attic or outdoor | east-northeast (64°, most) | 40 |
| Alcoa ZIP 37701 | Attic or outdoor | north (7°) | 45 |
| Crossville ZIP 38555 | Indoor likely | northwest (313°) | 10 |
| Lenoir City ZIP 37771 | Attic or outdoor | northeast (55°) | 41 |
| Clinton ZIP 37716 | Attic or outdoor | southeast (124°) | 41 |
| Jefferson City ZIP 37760 | Attic or outdoor | west-southwest (254°, most) | 45 |
| Middlesborough ZIP 40965 | Spotty | – | 0 |
| Corbin ZIP 40701 | Spotty | – | 0 |
| La Follette ZIP 37766 | Attic or outdoor | south-southeast (162°) | 30 |
For the ZIP nearest each town's centre. Tap a town for its full channel list.
What channel is each network on in Knoxville?
| Network | Channel | Station |
|---|---|---|
 CBS | 8.1 | WVLT-TV |
 NBC | 10.1 | WBIR-TV |
 ABC | 6.1 | WATE-TV |
 FOX | 43.1 | WTNZ |
 PBS | 2.1 also 15.1 | WETP-TV |
 The CW | 20.1 | WBXX-TV |
 ION | 54.1 | WPXK-TV |
 Telemundo | 20.5 | WBXX-TV |
The best TV antenna for Knoxville
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 3% of people.
- 11 channels reach ordinary TVs only on VHF (WKNX-TV, WBIR-TV), 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 Oak Ridge, Morristown, Maryville and nearby
Aim at the main tower site (WKOP-TV, WTNZ, WVLT-TV and others). From the largest towns around Knoxville:
| From | Point | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oak Ridge, TN | east (84°) | 19 mi |
| Morristown, TN | west-southwest (249°) | 39 mi |
| Maryville, TN | north (4°) | 17 mi |
| Farragut, TN | east-northeast (57°) | 15 mi |
| Sevierville, TN | west-northwest (289°) | 22 mi |
| Clinton, TN | southeast (127°) | 12 mi |
| Middlesborough, KY | south-southwest (197°) | 45 mi |
| Pigeon Forge, TN | west-northwest (302°) | 26 mi |
8 full-power stations transmit from elsewhere: WATE-TV (1 mi away), WBIR-TV (1 mi away), WPXK-TV (1 mi away), WKNX-TV (2 mi away), WBXX-TV (23 mi away), WVLR (26 mi away), WETP-TV (51 mi away), WAGV (119 mi away). If you live near one of them, it may need a separate aim.
Where the Knoxville TV towers are
Map of 15 tower sites around Knoxville. The list below has every site.
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6 stations · 2 mi north-northwest of the centre
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2 stations · 2 mi north-northeast of the centre
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2 stations · 3 mi north-northeast of the centre
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1 station · 2 mi north of the centre
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1 station · 24 mi west-northwest of the centre
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1 station · 27 mi northeast of the centre
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1 station · 51 mi northeast of the centre
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1 station · 120 mi east-northeast of the centre
Every Knoxville 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 (11)
- WETP-TV Sneedville, TN · UHF
- 2.1 PBS
- 2.2 PBS Kids
- 2.3 Create
- 2.4 World
- WATE-TV Knoxville, TN · UHF
- 6.1 ABC
- 6.2 Antenna TV
- 6.3 Rewind TV
- 6.4 Cozi TV
- WKNX-TV Knoxville, TN · VHF
- 7.1 Independent
- 7.2 Great
- 7.3 Ion Plus
- WVLT-TV Knoxville, TN · UHF
- 8.1 CBS
- 8.2 Tennessee Valley SEN / MyNetworkTV
- 8.3 Start TV
- 8.4 365BLK
- 8.5 Oxygen
- 8.6 Charge!
- WBIR-TV Knoxville, TN · VHF
- 10.1 NBC
- 10.2 MeTV
- 10.3 True Crime Network
- 10.4 Quest
- 10.5 The Nest
- 10.6 Shop LC
- 10.7 Outlaw
- 10.8 Comet
- WKOP-TV Knoxville, TN · UHF
- 15.1 PBS
- WBXX-TV Crossville, TN · UHF
- 20.1 The CW
- 20.2 Story Television
- 20.3 Heroes & Icons
- 20.4 Dabl
- 20.5 Telemundo
- 20.6 Defy
- WTNZ Knoxville, TN · UHF
- 43.1 Fox
- 43.2 Bounce TV
- 43.3 Grit
- WAGV Harlan, KY · UHF
- 44.1 Religious independent
- WVLR Tazewell, TN · UHF
- 48.1 CTN
- WPXK-TV Jellico, TN · UHF
- 54.1 Ion Television
- 54.2 Court TV
- 54.3 Laff
- 54.4 Ion Mystery
- 54.5 Busted
- 54.6 Game Show Central
- 54.7 QVC
- 54.8 HSN
- 54.9 QVC2
Low power (6)
- W19FF-D Knoxville, TN · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- W30EG-D Knoxville, TN · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- WDTT-LD Knoxville, TN · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- WEZK-LD Knoxville, TN · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- WJDP-LD Pigeon Forge, TN · VHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- WWWB-LD Clarkrange, TN · VHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
Translator (5)
- W14EG-D Robbinsville, Etc, NC · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- W20EK-D Andrews, Etc, NC · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- W25FP-D Young Harris, GA · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- W29DE-D Hayesville, NC · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- W31AN-D Murphy, NC · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
Questions about antenna TV in Knoxville
What channels are CBS, NBC, ABC and FOX on antenna in Knoxville?
What local channels can I get with an antenna in Knoxville?
What is the best TV antenna for Knoxville?
Which way should I point my antenna in Knoxville?
For the curious: tower and licence details
- W19FF-D · facility 17784 · 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 2025-01-16
- W30EG-D · facility 167727 · RF 30 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 15 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2021-03-12
- WKOP-TV · facility 18267 · RF 29 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 146 kW · HAAT 551.3 m · licensed 2019-09-16
- WTNZ · facility 19200 · RF 15 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 280 kW · HAAT 529 m · licensed 2019-09-16
- WDTT-LD · facility 35261 · RF 17 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 15 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2021-02-17
- WVLT-TV · facility 35908 · RF 34 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 1000 kW · HAAT 551.5 m · licensed 2019-09-27
- WATE-TV · facility 71082 · RF 26 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 930 kW · HAAT 529.2 m · licensed 2005-03-30 · newer construction permit granted
- WBIR-TV · facility 46984 · RF 10 (VHF-high) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 40.9 kW · HAAT 546 m · licensed 2010-08-02
- WPXK-TV · facility 52628 · RF 18 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 1000 kW · HAAT 512.5 m · licensed 2019-09-18
- WKNX-TV · facility 83931 · RF 7 (VHF-high) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 55 kW · HAAT 382 m · licensed 2004-10-29 · newer construction permit granted
- WEZK-LD · facility 61017 · RF 16 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 15 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2020-01-28
- WJDP-LD · facility 187552 · RF 11 (VHF-high) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 0.25 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2011-04-26 · newer construction permit granted
- WBXX-TV · facility 72971 · RF 31 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 834 kW · HAAT 727.5 m · licensed 2019-09-20
- WVLR · facility 81750 · RF 36 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 798 kW · HAAT 430 m · licensed 2020-01-17
- W14EG-D · facility 190613 · RF 14 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 1 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2020-07-31
- W20EK-D · facility 69015 · RF 20 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 9 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2020-08-11
- WETP-TV · facility 18252 · RF 24 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 313 kW · HAAT 566.9 m · licensed 2020-08-10
- WWWB-LD · facility 131204 · RF 3 (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 2012-01-27 · newer construction permit granted
- W31AN-D · facility 69154 · RF 31 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 11.5 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2021-04-29
- W29DE-D · facility 168593 · RF 29 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 4.25 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2021-03-11
- W25FP-D · facility 23945 · RF 25 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 4.7 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2024-04-11
- WAGV · facility 37809 · RF 14 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 479 kW · HAAT 662 m · licensed 2019-04-17 · distributed transmission
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