TV channels & antenna towers in Brighton, Tennessee

Brighton has 32 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 22 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WATN-TV (ABC), 15 miles to the SSW.

32TV transmitters within 70 miles
8networks over the air
15 mito the closest tower
2,996population

Network channels in Brighton

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
ABCWATN-TVABC24 15 mi192° SSW StrongMemphis, TN
TBNWBUY-TVTrinity40 15 mi192° SSW StrongHolly Springs, MS
CWWLMTCW30 15 mi192° SSW StrongMemphis, TN
IONWPXX-TVION50 20 mi195° SSW GoodMemphis, TN
CBSWREG-TVCBS3 22 mi196° SSW StrongMemphis, TN
TLMWTME-LDTelemundo14 22 mi198° SSW FairMemphis, TN
FOXWHBQ-TVFox13 22 mi198° SSW GoodMemphis, TN
NBCWMC-TVNBC5 24 mi203° SSW GoodMemphis, TN
FOXWJKTFox16 41 mi59° ENE GoodJackson, TN
CWWNBJ-LDCW39.2 53 mi81° E PoorJackson, TN
ABCWBBJ-TVABC7 59 mi79° E FairJackson, TN
FOXKJNE-LDFox42 60 mi298° WNW PoorJonesboro, AR
IONKJTB-LDION36.2 62 mi299° WNW PoorParagould, AR

Over-the-air TV in Brighton

With roughly 3,000 residents, Brighton is a town in Tennessee. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 32 licensed TV transmitters: 15 full-power, 2 Class A, 14 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 22 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 12 at good or strong strength.

19 of them are within 25 miles of Brighton, 4 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 9 are more than 45 miles out. Seven of the 13 network stations in range are licensed to Memphis, 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 (fair signal). 6 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 Brighton

Point your antenna SSW, at about 197°. The main network towers for Brighton 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 15 miles south of Brighton (192° SSW). That one direction covers every station on the site.

Of the 9 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Brighton at fair strength or better, 67% arrive from the south; the rest are spread across three other directions.

All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Brighton, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Brighton

The farthest main network tower for Brighton is WMC-TV (NBC), 24 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.

WATN-TV is only 15 miles away with a strong signal. Signals that strong can overload an amplifier, so start without one and add it only if distant channels are missing. Read when an amplifier helps.

Other stations near Brighton

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
W15EA-DClass A15 mi 192° SSWFairMemphis, TN
WQEK-LDLow power15 mi 192° SSWFairMemphis, TN
KPMF-LDLow power15 mi 192° SSWFairMemphis, TN
WQEO-LDLow power15 mi 192° SSWFairMemphis, TN
WFBI-LDLow power20 mi 195° SSWFairSouth East Memphis, TN
WPGF-LDLow power20 mi 195° SSWFairMemphis, TN
WTWVFull power20 mi 195° SSWStrongMemphis, TN
WWTWFull power20 mi 195° SSWStrongSenatobia, MS
WWWN-LDLow power20 mi 195° SSWFairMemphis, TN
WDNM-LDLow power22 mi 198° SSWFairMemphis, TN
WKNOFull power23 mi 194° SSWStrongMemphis, TN
W12DR-DLow power25 mi 92° EWeakJackson, TN
WPED-LDLow power35 mi 193° SSWWeakMemphis, TN
WANF-LDLow power43 mi 18° NNEPoorDyersburg, TN
KVTJ-DTFull power46 mi 281° WGoodJonesboro, AR
WYJJ-LDLow power51 mi 77° ENEPoorJackson, TN
WBII-CDClass A55 mi 145° SEPoorHolly Springs, MS
WLJT-DTFull power65 mi 76° ENEPoorLexington, TN
KTEJFull power65 mi 297° WNWWeakJonesboro, AR

How Brighton compares with the rest of Tennessee

With 22 stations at fair strength or better, Brighton ranks 42nd of 299 places in Tennessee: more than the typical Tennessee town (15). Its nearest major network tower is 15 miles away, against a state median of 23 miles.

31% of Tennessee's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an indoor antenna. The nearest larger city is Bartlett, 21 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Brighton: step by step

  1. Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
  2. Point it toward 203° SSW, the direction of WMC-TV (NBC), 24 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 22 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 Brighton, TN?

ABC is on channel 24 from WATN-TV, broadcasting from 15 miles SSW of Brighton. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CBS in Brighton, TN?

CBS is on channel 3 from WREG-TV, broadcasting from 22 miles SSW of Brighton. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is NBC in Brighton, TN?

NBC is on channel 5 from WMC-TV, broadcasting from 24 miles SSW of Brighton. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Brighton, TN?

Fox is on channel 13 from WHBQ-TV, broadcasting from 22 miles SSW of Brighton. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Brighton, TN?

CW is on channel 30 from WLMT, broadcasting from 15 miles SSW of Brighton. Estimated signal: strong.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Brighton?

32 transmitters within 70 miles of Brighton; around 22 of them are likely to be receivable with indoor 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 Brighton?

Point your antenna SSW, at about 197°. The main network towers for Brighton sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Brighton?

Indoor antenna (up to ~25 miles). The main towers are close. A flat indoor antenna near a window facing the towers should pull in the major networks.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Brighton?

WATN-TV is only 15 miles away with a strong signal. Signals that strong can overload an amplifier, so start without one and add it only if distant channels are missing. Read when an amplifier helps.

Is there an app to find TV towers in Brighton?

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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