You can get 11 free channels in ZIP 38577 (Jamestown, TN)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 38577 · 0 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Outdoor Rooftop Directional Antenna
Signals here are mostly distant or weak. A rooftop directional antenna (with a mast preamp) gives you the best shot at reliable HD.
🧭 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: S (176°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing S (176°), 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 38577
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | PBS | WCTE Cookeville, TN · Full Power | 34.5 mi | SW (219°) | UHF RF 22 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 20 | CW | WBXX-TV Crossville, TN · Full Power | 46.4 mi | SE (132°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 6 | ABC | WATE-TV Knoxville, TN · Full Power | 68.2 mi | SE (124°) | UHF RF 26 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 8 | CBS | WVLT-TV Knoxville, TN · Full Power | 67.9 mi | SE (125°) | UHF RF 34 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 10 | NBC | WBIR-TV Knoxville, TN · Full Power | 68.3 mi | SE (124°) | High VHF RF 10 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 29 | PBS | WKSO-TV Somerset, KY · Full Power | 42.4 mi | N (10°) | UHF RF 17 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | W35DZ-D Cookeville, TN · Low Power | 34.5 mi | SW (219°) | UHF RF 35 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 43 | FOX | WTNZ Knoxville, TN · Full Power | 67.9 mi | SE (125°) | UHF RF 15 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 15 | PBS | WKOP-TV Knoxville, TN · Full Power | 67.9 mi | SE (125°) | UHF RF 29 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 54 | ION | WPXK-TV Jellico, TN · Full Power | 68.3 mi | SE (124°) | UHF RF 18 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 7 | Independent | WKNX-TV Knoxville, TN · Full Power | 68.5 mi | ESE (124°) | High VHF RF 7 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Jamestown, TN Free TV Channels (9.1 mi from ZIP 38577 center) · Browse all Tennessee cities & ZIPs.
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