TV channels & antenna towers in Holly Springs, Mississippi
Holly Springs has 34 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 15 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WBII-CD, 16 miles to the ENE.
Network channels in Holly Springs
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CBSWREG-TVCBS | 3 | 36 mi | 323° NW | Good | Memphis, TN |
| TLMWTME-LDTelemundo | 14 | 36 mi | 322° NW | Weak | Memphis, TN |
| FOXWHBQ-TVFox | 13 | 36 mi | 322° NW | Fair | Memphis, TN |
| IONWPXX-TVION | 50 | 37 mi | 326° NW | Good | Memphis, TN |
| NBCWMC-TVNBC | 5 | 37 mi | 318° NW | Good | Memphis, TN |
| ABCWATN-TVABC | 24 | 40 mi | 332° NNW | Good | Memphis, TN |
| TBNWBUY-TVTrinity | 40 | 40 mi | 332° NNW | Good | Holly Springs, MS |
| CWWLMTCW | 30 | 40 mi | 332° NNW | Good | Memphis, TN |
| CWWNBJ-LDCW | 39.2 | 68 mi | 32° NNE | Poor | Jackson, TN |
Over-the-air TV in Holly Springs
Holly Springs is a town of about 7,610 people in Mississippi. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 34 licensed TV transmitters: 12 full-power, 4 Class A and 18 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 15 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 10 at good or strong strength.
1 of them is within 25 miles of Holly Springs, 24 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 9 are more than 45 miles out. Seven of the 9 network stations in range are licensed to Memphis, TN, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Memphis's stations.
For the networks, the best local options are ABC on channel 24 (WATN-TV), CBS on channel 3 (WREG-TV), NBC on channel 5 (WMC-TV), Fox on channel 13 (WHBQ-TV), CW on channel 30 (WLMT), ION on channel 50 (WPXX-TV), Telemundo on channel 14 (WTME-LD) and Trinity on channel 40 (WBUY-TV). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (weak signal). 5 full-power stations in range have no network listed in our data; these are typically public television, religious, shopping or independent stations.
Which way to point your antenna in Holly Springs
Point your antenna NW, at about 324°. The main network towers for Holly Springs sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
Three network stations, WATN-TV, WBUY-TV and WLMT, transmit from the same tower site about 40 miles northwest of Holly Springs (332° NNW). That one direction covers every station on the site.
Of the 7 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Holly Springs at fair strength or better, all arrive from the northwest, so this is an easy place to aim.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Holly Springs, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Holly Springs
The farthest main network tower for Holly Springs is WATN-TV (ABC), 40 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.
An amplifier only helps here if you run a long cable (over about 50 feet) or split the antenna to several TVs. Otherwise better placement does more. See the amplifier guide.
Other stations near Holly Springs
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WBII-CDClass A | 16 mi | 73° ENE | Fair | Holly Springs, MS |
| WMPJ-LDLow power | 25 mi | 174° S | Weak | Oxford, MS |
| WPED-LDLow power | 28 mi | 303° WNW | Fair | Memphis, TN |
| WEBU-LDLow power | 29 mi | 190° S | Fair | Oxford, MS |
| WKNOFull power | 34 mi | 322° NW | Good | Memphis, TN |
| WDNM-LDLow power | 36 mi | 322° NW | Weak | Memphis, TN |
| WMAV-TVFull power | 36 mi | 204° SSW | Good | Oxford, MS |
| WFBI-LDLow power | 37 mi | 326° NW | Weak | South East Memphis, TN |
| WPGF-LDLow power | 37 mi | 326° NW | Poor | Memphis, TN |
| WTWVFull power | 37 mi | 326° NW | Good | Memphis, TN |
| WWTWFull power | 37 mi | 326° NW | Good | Senatobia, MS |
| WWWN-LDLow power | 37 mi | 326° NW | Weak | Memphis, TN |
| W15EA-DClass A | 40 mi | 332° NNW | Weak | Memphis, TN |
| WQEK-LDLow power | 40 mi | 332° NNW | Poor | Memphis, TN |
| KPMF-LDLow power | 40 mi | 332° NNW | Poor | Memphis, TN |
| WQEO-LDLow power | 40 mi | 332° NNW | Poor | Memphis, TN |
| WMAE-TVFull power | 40 mi | 100° E | Fair | Booneville, MS |
| WDDY-LDLow power | 45 mi | 81° E | Poor | Corinth, MS |
| W12DR-DLow power | 49 mi | 11° N | Poor | Jackson, TN |
| W21EC-DLow power | 53 mi | 133° SE | Poor | Tupelo, MS |
| WHBH-CDClass A | 56 mi | 124° ESE | Poor | Booneville, MS |
| W14EQ-DLow power | 62 mi | 132° SE | Poor | Tupelo, MS |
| W20DW-DLow power | 68 mi | 257° WSW | Poor | Clarksdale, MS |
| W32EV-DClass A | 69 mi | 62° ENE | Poor | Adamsville, TN |
| WYJJ-LDLow power | 70 mi | 30° NNE | Poor | Jackson, TN |
How Holly Springs compares with the rest of Mississippi
With 15 stations at fair strength or better, Holly Springs ranks 24th of 217 places in Mississippi: more than the typical Mississippi town (9). Its nearest major network tower is 36 miles away, against a state median of 25 miles.
35% of Mississippi's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an amplified indoor or attic antenna. The nearest larger city is Collierville, 23 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Holly Springs: step by step
- Mount the antenna in the attic or high on the wall facing the towers, keeping the cable to the TV as short as you can.
- Point it toward 332° NNW, the direction of WATN-TV (ABC), 40 miles away. Closer stations usually come in even off-axis.
- Run a full channel scan on your TV (usually Settings → Channels → Auto program; the name varies by brand).
- Expect around 15 stations, each with a few subchannels. If one you want is missing, turn the antenna 5–10° toward it and scan again.
- Rescan every few months, or whenever a channel disappears; stations occasionally change frequency.
Frequently asked questions
What channel is ABC in Holly Springs, MS?
ABC is on channel 24 from WATN-TV, broadcasting from 40 miles NNW of Holly Springs. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CBS in Holly Springs, MS?
CBS is on channel 3 from WREG-TV, broadcasting from 36 miles NW of Holly Springs. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is NBC in Holly Springs, MS?
NBC is on channel 5 from WMC-TV, broadcasting from 37 miles NW of Holly Springs. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is Fox in Holly Springs, MS?
Fox is on channel 13 from WHBQ-TV, broadcasting from 36 miles NW of Holly Springs. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is CW in Holly Springs, MS?
CW is on channel 30 from WLMT, broadcasting from 40 miles NNW of Holly Springs. Estimated signal: good.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Holly Springs?
34 transmitters within 70 miles of Holly Springs; around 15 of them are likely to be receivable with amplified indoor or attic antenna. Each station usually carries several subchannels, so the total channel count after a scan is higher.
Which direction should I point my TV antenna in Holly Springs?
Point your antenna NW, at about 324°. The main network towers for Holly Springs sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Holly Springs?
Amplified indoor or attic antenna (25–45 miles). Towers are at medium range. An amplified indoor antenna can work; an attic-mounted antenna is the safer choice.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in Holly Springs?
An amplifier only helps here if you run a long cable (over about 50 feet) or split the antenna to several TVs. Otherwise better placement does more. See the amplifier guide.
Is there an app to find TV towers in Holly Springs?
Yes. The free RCA Signal Finder app for iPhone and Android uses your phone's GPS and compass to show which way each tower is from where you stand.
TV channels in nearby Mississippi cities
- Byhalia16 mi
- Ashland16 mi
- Olive Branch25 mi
- Oxford28 mi
- Ripley28 mi
- Hernando31 mi
- Senatobia31 mi
- New Albany31 mi
- Southaven35 mi
- Horn Lake36 mi
- Batesville42 mi
- Water Valley44 mi
- Pontotoc44 mi
Nearby cities in other states
- Collierville, TN23 mi
- Germantown, TN30 mi
- Oakland, TN32 mi
- Somerville, TN33 mi
- Lakeland, TN36 mi
- Arlington, TN38 mi
- Bartlett, TN39 mi
- New South Memphis, TN41 mi
- Whiteville, TN42 mi
- Bolivar, TN43 mi
- Memphis, TN43 mi
More: all TV stations in Mississippi · South region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Holly Springs; signal estimates ignore terrain.