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.

34TV transmitters within 70 miles
8networks over the air
16 mito the closest tower
7,610population

Network channels in Holly Springs

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
CBSWREG-TVCBS3 36 mi323° NW GoodMemphis, TN
TLMWTME-LDTelemundo14 36 mi322° NW WeakMemphis, TN
FOXWHBQ-TVFox13 36 mi322° NW FairMemphis, TN
IONWPXX-TVION50 37 mi326° NW GoodMemphis, TN
NBCWMC-TVNBC5 37 mi318° NW GoodMemphis, TN
ABCWATN-TVABC24 40 mi332° NNW GoodMemphis, TN
TBNWBUY-TVTrinity40 40 mi332° NNW GoodHolly Springs, MS
CWWLMTCW30 40 mi332° NNW GoodMemphis, TN
CWWNBJ-LDCW39.2 68 mi32° NNE PoorJackson, 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.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WBII-CDClass A16 mi 73° ENEFairHolly Springs, MS
WMPJ-LDLow power25 mi 174° SWeakOxford, MS
WPED-LDLow power28 mi 303° WNWFairMemphis, TN
WEBU-LDLow power29 mi 190° SFairOxford, MS
WKNOFull power34 mi 322° NWGoodMemphis, TN
WDNM-LDLow power36 mi 322° NWWeakMemphis, TN
WMAV-TVFull power36 mi 204° SSWGoodOxford, MS
WFBI-LDLow power37 mi 326° NWWeakSouth East Memphis, TN
WPGF-LDLow power37 mi 326° NWPoorMemphis, TN
WTWVFull power37 mi 326° NWGoodMemphis, TN
WWTWFull power37 mi 326° NWGoodSenatobia, MS
WWWN-LDLow power37 mi 326° NWWeakMemphis, TN
W15EA-DClass A40 mi 332° NNWWeakMemphis, TN
WQEK-LDLow power40 mi 332° NNWPoorMemphis, TN
KPMF-LDLow power40 mi 332° NNWPoorMemphis, TN
WQEO-LDLow power40 mi 332° NNWPoorMemphis, TN
WMAE-TVFull power40 mi 100° EFairBooneville, MS
WDDY-LDLow power45 mi 81° EPoorCorinth, MS
W12DR-DLow power49 mi 11° NPoorJackson, TN
W21EC-DLow power53 mi 133° SEPoorTupelo, MS
WHBH-CDClass A56 mi 124° ESEPoorBooneville, MS
W14EQ-DLow power62 mi 132° SEPoorTupelo, MS
W20DW-DLow power68 mi 257° WSWPoorClarksdale, MS
W32EV-DClass A69 mi 62° ENEPoorAdamsville, TN
WYJJ-LDLow power70 mi 30° NNEPoorJackson, 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

  1. 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.
  2. Point it toward 332° NNW, the direction of WATN-TV (ABC), 40 miles away. Closer stations usually come in even off-axis.
  3. Run a full channel scan on your TV (usually Settings → Channels → Auto program; the name varies by brand).
  4. 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.
  5. 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.

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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.