WNPX-TV (ION) · Channel 28
Full power TV station · Franklin, Tennessee
WNPX-TV is a full power over-the-air TV station affiliated with ION on virtual channel 28, licensed to Franklin, Tennessee. Its signal is estimated to reach about 88 cities and towns within 67 miles.
About WNPX-TV
Full-power stations are the main licensed broadcasters in a market. They may run the highest power from the tallest towers and are protected from interference, so they set the core of what you can receive.
At 550 kW effective radiated power, WNPX-TV runs more power than 63% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 365 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 48% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 57 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 67 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 88 cities and towns in our guide with about 1,670,000 residents, as far as Columbia, TN (66 miles).
The nearest other ION station in our data is WUPX-TV in Richmond, KY, 141 miles away. Viewers between the two can sometimes receive both.
ION Television is a commercial network built around crime and procedural drama series, with some live sports. It is carried free over the air in most large markets.
Station facts
| Network | ION |
| Virtual channel | 28 |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Franklin, TN |
| Tower location | 36.52667, -86.68722 |
| Effective radiated power | 550 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 365 m (1,197 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 28468 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WNPX-TV
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| White House, TN | 4.4 mi | 333° NNW | Strong |
| Greenbrier, TN | 9.5 mi | 44° NE | Strong |
| Portland, TN | 10 mi | 248° WSW | Strong |
| Millersville, TN | 11 mi | 7° N | Strong |
| Springfield, TN | 11 mi | 84° E | Strong |
| Goodlettsville, TN | 14 mi | 6° N | Strong |
| Franklin, KY | 15 mi | 204° SSW | Strong |
| Hendersonville, TN | 16 mi | 346° NNW | Strong |
| Gallatin, TN | 16 mi | 306° NW | Strong |
| Green Hill, TN | 22 mi | 340° NNW | Good |
| Mount Juliet, TN | 24 mi | 337° NNW | Good |
| Russellville, KY | 25 mi | 153° SSE | Good |
| Nashville, TN | 26 mi | 12° NNE | Good |
| Ashland City, TN | 27 mi | 50° NE | Good |
| Oak Hill, TN | 31 mi | 10° N | Good |
| Lebanon, TN | 31 mi | 315° NW | Good |
| Forest Hills, TN | 33 mi | 15° NNE | Good |
| Brentwood, TN | 35 mi | 9° N | Good |
| Bowling Green, KY | 35 mi | 203° SSW | Good |
| Brentwood Estates, TN | 35 mi | 8° N | Good |
| La Vergne, TN | 36 mi | 351° N | Good |
| Lafayette, TN | 37 mi | 271° W | Good |
| Clarksville, TN | 37 mi | 90° E | Good |
| Smyrna, TN | 39 mi | 346° NNW | Good |
| Nolensville, TN | 40 mi | 359° N | Good |
| Franklin, TN | 43 mi | 14° NNE | Good |
| Oak Grove, KY | 43 mi | 103° ESE | Good |
| Fort Campbell North, KY | 44 mi | 101° ESE | Good |
| Fairview, TN | 45 mi | 33° NNE | Good |
| Dickson, TN | 50 mi | 51° NE | Good |
| Murfreesboro, TN | 50 mi | 341° NNW | Good |
| Hopkinsville, KY | 50 mi | 117° ESE | Good |
| Glasgow, KY | 54 mi | 233° SW | Good |
| Spring Hill, TN | 55 mi | 14° NNE | Good |
| Oak Grove, KY | 57 mi | 176° S | Good |
| Morehead, KY | 58 mi | 152° SSE | Good |
| Central City, KY | 58 mi | 155° SSE | Good |
| Christiana, TN | 59 mi | 344° NNW | Fair |
| Smithville, TN | 62 mi | 309° NW | Fair |
| Columbia, TN | 66 mi | 17° NNE | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
- WTVFCBS · 5
- WJFBMeTV · 44.1
- WJNK-LDTrinity · 50
- WPGD-TVTrinity · 50
- WTNX-LDTelemundo · 29
- WZTVCW · 17.2
- WLLC-LDUnivision · 42
- WSMV-TVNBC · 4
- WKRN-TVABC · 2
- WBKOCW · 13.3
- WBGS-CDTelemundo · 34
Frequently asked questions
Where is the WNPX-TV transmitter tower?
WNPX-TV broadcasts from a tower at 36.5267, -86.6872, near Cross Plains, TN. It is licensed to Franklin, Tennessee.
What channel is WNPX-TV on?
WNPX-TV appears as virtual channel 28 (28.1 and its subchannels) when you scan with an antenna, carrying ION.
How far does WNPX-TV broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 67 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 75 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WNPX-TV with an antenna?
About 1,670,000 people live in the 88 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WNPX-TV?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WNPX-TV tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.