You can get 26 free channels in ZIP 37861 (Rutledge, TN)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 37861 · 9 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
9 stations arrive with a Strong signal here. Place a quality indoor antenna near a window or wall facing the towers.
🧭 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: WSW (243°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing WSW (243°), 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 37861
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | ABC | WATE-TV Knoxville, TN · Full Power | 29.0 mi | SW (236°) | UHF RF 26 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 8 | CBS | WVLT-TV Knoxville, TN · Full Power | 30.0 mi | SW (236°) | UHF RF 34 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 10 | NBC | WBIR-TV Knoxville, TN · Full Power | 28.8 mi | SW (236°) | High VHF RF 10 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 43 | FOX | WTNZ Knoxville, TN · Full Power | 30.0 mi | SW (236°) | UHF RF 15 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 2 | PBS | WETP-TV Sneedville, TN · Full Power | 21.0 mi | ENE (62°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 15 | PBS | WKOP-TV Knoxville, TN · Full Power | 30.0 mi | SW (236°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 54 | ION | WPXK-TV Jellico, TN · Full Power | 28.8 mi | SW (236°) | UHF RF 18 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 7 | Independent | WKNX-TV Knoxville, TN · Full Power | 28.3 mi | SW (236°) | High VHF RF 7 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 48 | Religious | WVLR Tazewell, TN · Full Power | 6.5 mi | W (281°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 20 | CW | WBXX-TV Crossville, TN · Full Power | 46.9 mi | W (259°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WDTT-LD Knoxville, TN · Low Power | 30.0 mi | SW (236°) | UHF RF 17 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 11 | CBS | WJHL-TV Johnson City, TN · Full Power | 77.7 mi | E (80°) | High VHF RF 9 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 39 | FOX | WEMT Greeneville, TN · Full Power | 79.5 mi | E (79°) | UHF RF 28 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | WEZK-LD Knoxville, TN · Low Power | 28.3 mi | SW (236°) | UHF RF 16 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | W19FF-D Knoxville, TN · Low Power | 30.0 mi | SW (236°) | UHF RF 19 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | W35EY-D Knoxville, TN · Low Power | 30.0 mi | SW (236°) | UHF RF 35 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 5 | Nbc & Cw (Digital Only) | WCYB-TV Bristol, VA · Full Power | 79.5 mi | E (79°) | UHF RF 35 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 19 | ABC | WKPT-TV Kingsport, TN · Full Power | 77.7 mi | E (80°) | UHF RF 32 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 13 | ABC | WLOS Asheville, NC · Full Power | 88.8 mi | SE (142°) | High VHF RF 13 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 57 | CBS | WYMT-TV Hazard, KY · Full Power | 68.4 mi | NNE (16°) | High VHF RF 12 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 27 | PBS | WUNW Canton, NC · Full Power | 57.5 mi | SE (144°) | UHF RF 27 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 33 | PBS | WUNF-TV Asheville, NC · Full Power | 70.5 mi | SE (143°) | UHF RF 25 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 44 | Independent | WAGV Harlan, KY · Full Power | 89.4 mi | ENE (63°) | UHF RF 14 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W23FY-D Knoxville, TN · Low Power | 30.0 mi | SW (236°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W30EG-D Knoxville, TN · Low Power | 30.0 mi | SW (236°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 68 | Religious | WLFG Grundy, VA · Full Power | 89.4 mi | ENE (63°) | UHF RF 14 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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