You can get 25 free channels in ZIP 37826 (Athens, TN)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 37826 · 2 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 15 Strong/Moderate channels. An attic or 2nd-floor window antenna will lock in way more channels than a basic flat panel.
🧭 Broadcast Tower Compass — Which Way to Point Your Antenna
Each dot is a local TV tower relative to your center point (● Green = Strong, ● Blue = Moderate, ● Amber = Weak).
Primary Aim Direction: ENE (60°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing ENE (60°), or aim your attic/rooftop antenna toward that compass bearing for the strongest signal lock.
After placing or moving your antenna, always run a fresh TV channel rescan.
Channel Lineup & Tower Directions for ZIP 37826
Sorted with Strong signals and major broadcast networks first. Channel is the virtual channel number your TV displays; Band / RF Ch. is the actual radio frequency that determines whether you need a VHF-capable antenna. How we calculate signals.
| Channel | Network | Station | Distance | Point Antenna | Band / RF Ch. | Estimated Signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | CW | WBXX-TV Crossville, TN · Full Power | 40.6 mi | NNE (20°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | W16ET-D Athens, TN · Low Power | 6.5 mi | S (185°) | UHF RF 16 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 6 | ABC | WATE-TV Knoxville, TN · Full Power | 47.6 mi | NE (50°) | UHF RF 26 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 9 | ABC | WTVC Chattanooga, TN · Full Power | 49.4 mi | WSW (236°) | High VHF RF 9 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 8 | CBS | WVLT-TV Knoxville, TN · Full Power | 46.6 mi | NE (49°) | UHF RF 34 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 12 | CBS | WDEF-TV Chattanooga, TN · Full Power | 50.6 mi | SW (235°) | High VHF RF 8 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 10 | NBC | WBIR-TV Knoxville, TN · Full Power | 47.8 mi | NE (50°) | High VHF RF 10 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 3 | NBC | WRCB Chattanooga, TN · Full Power | 49.2 mi | WSW (236°) | High VHF RF 13 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 43 | FOX | WTNZ Knoxville, TN · Full Power | 46.6 mi | NE (49°) | UHF RF 15 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 15 | PBS | WKOP-TV Knoxville, TN · Full Power | 46.6 mi | NE (49°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 18 | PBS | WNGH-TV Chatsworth, GA · Full Power | 56.2 mi | S (187°) | Low VHF RF 4 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 53 | CW | WFLI-TV Cleveland, TN · Full Power | 49.4 mi | WSW (236°) | UHF RF 23 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 54 | ION | WPXK-TV Jellico, TN · Full Power | 47.8 mi | NE (50°) | UHF RF 18 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 7 | Independent | WKNX-TV Knoxville, TN · Full Power | 48.3 mi | NE (50°) | High VHF RF 7 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WPDP-CD Cleveland, TN · Class A | 29.3 mi | S (184°) | UHF RF 33 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 61 | FOX | WDSI-TV Chattanooga, TN · Full Power | 49.4 mi | WSW (236°) | UHF RF 14 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 45 | PBS | WTCI Chattanooga, TN · Full Power | 45.9 mi | WSW (238°) | UHF RF 35 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 22 | PBS | WCTE Cookeville, TN · Full Power | 59.9 mi | NW (315°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 14 | ION | WPXA-TV Rome, GA · Full Power | 86.1 mi | S (182°) | UHF RF 16 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 49 | Local / LPTV | WDNN-CD Chattanooga, TN · Class A | 45.6 mi | WSW (238°) | UHF RF 20 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WTNB-CD Cleveland, TN · Class A | 45.9 mi | WSW (238°) | Low VHF RF 5 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WDTT-LD Knoxville, TN · Low Power | 46.6 mi | NE (49°) | UHF RF 17 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W20EK-D Andrews, Etc, NC · Translator | 49.3 mi | ESE (115°) | UHF RF 20 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 23 | TBN | WELF-TV Dalton, GA · Full Power | 69.0 mi | SW (223°) | UHF RF 28 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 48 | Religious | WVLR Tazewell, TN · Full Power | 72.4 mi | NE (48°) | UHF RF 36 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Athens, TN Free TV Channels (7.1 mi from ZIP 37826 center) · Browse all Tennessee cities & ZIPs.
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