Antenna TV channels in Memphis
28 stations broadcast free TV around Memphis, carrying 44 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 Memphis
For the big networks (ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX and PBS) that reach each home, an indoor antenna is likely enough for about 4% of people in the Memphis market; about 96% need an attic or roof antenna. A typical home gets about 45 free channels from 24 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 | 98% | 90% |
| CBS | 95% | 91% |
| NBC | 96% | 88% |
| FOX | 95% | 7% |
| PBS | 99+% | 91% |
| The CW | 96% | 89% |
Share of the market's 1,521k people, across its 140 ZIP codes.
Town by town
| Town | Antenna | Point | Channels |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis ZIP 38114 | Attic or outdoor | northeast (54°) | 46 |
| Southaven ZIP 38671 | Attic or outdoor | north-northeast (31°) | 45 |
| Bartlett ZIP 38029 | Attic or outdoor | south-southwest (200°, most) | 57 |
| Collierville ZIP 38017 | Attic or outdoor | northwest (311°, most) | 50 |
| Olive Branch ZIP 38654 | Attic or outdoor | north (359°) | 46 |
| Germantown ZIP 38139 | Attic or outdoor | northwest (321°, most) | 49 |
| Horn Lake ZIP 38637 | Attic or outdoor | northeast (37°) | 45 |
| West Memphis ZIP 72301 | Attic or outdoor | east (82°) | 49 |
| Hernando ZIP 38632 | Attic or outdoor | north-northeast (18°) | 45 |
| Arlington ZIP 38002 | Attic or outdoor | southwest (227°) | 48 |
| Lakeland ZIP 38002 | Attic or outdoor | southwest (227°) | 48 |
| Marion ZIP 72364 | Attic or outdoor | east (93°) | 49 |
| Millington ZIP 38053 | Attic or outdoor | south-southeast (165°, most) | 52 |
| Forrest City ZIP 72335 | Roof | north (1°) | 2 |
| Oakland ZIP 38060 | Indoor likely | west (265°, most) | 53 |
For the ZIP nearest each town's centre. Tap a town for its full channel list.
What channel is each network on in Memphis?
| Network | Channel | Station |
|---|---|---|
 CBS | 3.1 | WREG-TV |
 NBC | 5.1 | WMC-TV |
 ABC | 24.1 | WATN-TV |
 FOX | 13.1 | WHBQ-TV |
 PBS | 10.1 also 12.1, 18.1 | WKNO |
 The CW | 30.1 | WLMT |
 ION | 50.1 | WPXX-TV |
The best TV antenna for Memphis
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 4% of people.
- 5 channels reach ordinary TVs only on VHF (WMAE-TV, WHBQ-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 Southaven, Bartlett, Collierville and nearby
Aim at the main tower site (WBUY-TV, WTWV, WWTW and others). From the largest towns around Memphis:
| From | Point | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Southaven, MS | north-northeast (27°) | 20 mi |
| Bartlett, TN | south (174°) | 2 mi |
| Collierville, TN | north-northwest (329°) | 13 mi |
| Olive Branch, MS | north (4°) | 18 mi |
| Horn Lake, MS | northeast (36°) | 22 mi |
| West Memphis, AR | east (79°) | 22 mi |
| Marion, AR | east (89°) | 22 mi |
| Millington, TN | south-southeast (152°) | 10 mi |
9 full-power stations transmit from elsewhere: WMC-TV (5 mi away), WHBQ-TV (3 mi away), WKNO (4 mi away), WREG-TV (2 mi away), WPXX-TV (0 mi away), WLMT (5 mi away), WATN-TV (5 mi away), WMAV-TV (64 mi away), WMAE-TV (71 mi away). If you live near one of them, it may need a separate aim.
Where the Memphis TV towers are
Map of 15 tower sites around Memphis. The list below has every site.
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6 stations · 11 mi northeast of the centre
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6 stations · 16 mi northeast of the centre
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4 stations · 8 mi east-northeast of the centre
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1 station · 6 mi northeast of the centre
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1 station · 9 mi east-northeast of the centre
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1 station · 9 mi east-northeast of the centre
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1 station · 11 mi northeast of the centre
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1 station · 49 mi east-southeast of the centre
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1 station · 58 mi south-southeast of the centre
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1 station · 75 mi east-southeast of the centre
NextGen TV (ATSC 3.0) in Memphis
One station (WPGF-LD) now sends the newer NextGen TV (ATSC 3.0) A newer broadcast format. Older TVs can't decode it, so stations also send the old format from a partner station. More in the glossary format. Older TVs can't decode it, so stations share: each channel that moved is also sent in the old format by a partner station (a Lighthouse (channel sharing) One station switches to NextGen TV and carries other stations' 3.0 versions; partners carry its old-format version. More in the glossary arrangement). Your TV shows the same number; at most you need a Rescan Asking your TV to search for channels again. Fixes most missing channels. More in the glossary .
WPGF-LD sends NextGen TV on RF 6
Our data lists no channels of its own on the NextGen signal yet.
Every Memphis 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 (12)
- WREG-TV Memphis, TN · UHF
- 3.1 CBS
- 3.2 News Channel 3 Anytime
- 3.3 Antenna TV
- 3.4 MovieSphere Gold
- WMC-TV Memphis, TN · UHF
- 5.1 NBC
- 5.2 Bounce TV
- 5.3 Midsouth SEN
- 5.4 Oxygen
- 5.5 365BLK
- 5.6 Defy
- WKNO Memphis, TN · UHF
- 10.1 PBS
- WMAE-TV Booneville, MS · VHF
- 12.1 PBS
- WHBQ-TV Memphis, TN · VHF
- 13.1 Fox
- 13.2 Heroes & Icons
- 13.3 Ion Mystery
- 13.4 Roar
- WTWV Memphis, TN · UHF
- 14.1 Religious independent
- WMAV-TV Oxford, MS · UHF
- 18.1 PBS
- WATN-TV Memphis, TN · UHF
- 24.1 ABC
- 24.2 Quest
- 24.3 Cozi TV
- 24.4 True Crime Network
- 24.5 Laff
- 24.6 The Nest
- 24.7 Comet
- 24.8 Charge!
- WLMT Memphis, TN · UHF
- 30.1 The CW
- 30.2 MeTV
- 30.3 Start TV
- 30.4 Great
- 30.5 Shop LC
- 30.6 Nosey
- 30.8 Rewind TV
- WWTW Senatobia, MS · UHF
- 34.1 Religious independent
- WBUY-TV Holly Springs, MS · UHF
- 40.1 TBN
- WPXX-TV Memphis, TN · UHF
- 50.1 Ion Television
- 50.2 Court TV
- 50.3 Grit
- 50.4 Ion Plus
- 50.5 Busted
- 50.6 Game Show Central
- 50.7 HSN
- 50.8 QVC
- 50.9 QVC2
Class A (2)
Low power (13)
- WTME-LD Memphis, TN · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- DWPYM-LD Little Rock, AR · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- KPMF-LD Memphis, TN · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- W12DR-D Jackson, TN · VHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- W20DW-D Clarksdale, MS · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- WDNM-LD Memphis, TN · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- WFBI-LD South East Memphis, TN · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- WNBA-LD Memphis, TN · VHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- WPED-LD Memphis, TN · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- WPGF-LD Memphis, TN · VHF · NextGen TV
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- WQEK-LD Memphis, TN · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- WQEO-LD Memphis, TN · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- WWWN-LD Memphis, TN · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
Translator (1)
- K10SB-D Forrest City, AR · VHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
Questions about antenna TV in Memphis
What channels are CBS, NBC, ABC and FOX on antenna in Memphis?
What local channels can I get with an antenna in Memphis?
What is the best TV antenna for Memphis?
Which way should I point my antenna in Memphis?
Do I need a new TV for NextGen TV (ATSC 3.0) in Memphis?
For the curious: tower and licence details
- WMC-TV · facility 19184 · RF 30 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 515 kW · HAAT 310.3 m · licensed 2024-12-11
- WTME-LD · facility 7359 · RF 14 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 15 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2024-02-21
- WNBA-LD · facility 188796 · RF 7 (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 2026-06-11
- WHBQ-TV · facility 12521 · RF 13 (VHF-high) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 95 kW · HAAT 305 m · licensed 2011-05-20 · newer construction permit granted
- WDNM-LD · facility 26251 · RF 22 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 15 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2022-07-22
- WKNO · facility 42061 · RF 29 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 835 kW · HAAT 320.2 m · licensed 2006-08-11
- WREG-TV · facility 66174 · RF 28 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 906 kW · HAAT 313 m · licensed 2007-03-30 · newer construction permit granted
- WPED-LD · facility 188067 · 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 2020-04-16
- WBUY-TV · facility 60830 · RF 26 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 950 kW · HAAT 229.5 m · licensed 2026-09-24
- WWWN-LD · facility 168074 · 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 2021-08-20
- WTWV · facility 81692 · RF 23 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 1000 kW · HAAT 261 m · licensed 2018-03-20
- WWTW · facility 84214 · RF 23 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 1000 kW · HAAT 261 m · licensed 2018-03-20
- WPGF-LD · facility 23848 · RF 6 (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 2022-01-27
- WFBI-LD · facility 23844 · RF 34 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 15 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2021-08-23
- WPXX-TV · facility 21726 · RF 33 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 537 kW · HAAT 312 m · licensed 2018-11-15
- WQEO-LD · facility 188824 · RF 32 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 15 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2021-02-12
- WLMT · facility 68518 · RF 31 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 1000 kW · HAAT 337.3 m · licensed 2025-05-06
- W15EA-D · facility 168014 · 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 2020-01-16
- WQEK-LD · facility 188791 · RF 17 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 10 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2026-04-28
- WATN-TV · facility 11907 · RF 25 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 1000 kW · HAAT 340 m · licensed 2005-07-29
- KPMF-LD · facility 188801 · 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 2019-07-12
- W12DR-D · facility 185274 · RF 12 (VHF-high) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 1 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2025-03-11 · newer construction permit granted
- K10SB-D · facility 793908 · RF 10 (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 2026-08-10
- WBII-CD · facility 41883 · 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 2009-07-06 · newer construction permit granted
- W20DW-D · facility 188792 · 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 2022-10-12
- WMAV-TV · facility 43193 · RF 36 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 272.5 kW · HAAT 426.3 m · licensed 2010-06-03 · newer construction permit granted
- DWPYM-LD · facility 129503 · RF 16 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 2.5 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2020-08-19 · newer construction permit granted
- WMAE-TV · facility 43170 · RF 9 (VHF-high) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 35 kW · HAAT 224.4 m · licensed 2022-03-24 · 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