TV channels & antenna towers in Celina, Tennessee
Celina has 18 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying NBC, CW, ION and Telemundo. About 5 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is W14EE-D, 25 miles to the S.
Network channels in Celina
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NBCWNKYNBC | 40 | 50 mi | 312° NW | Weak | Bowling Green, KY |
| NBCWNKY-LDNBC | 40 | 50 mi | 312° NW | Poor | Bowling Green, KY |
| CWWBKOCW | 13.3 | 62 mi | 305° NW | Poor | Bowling Green, KY |
| TLMWBGS-CDTelemundo | 34 | 62 mi | 305° NW | Poor | Bowling Green, KY |
| IONWNPX-TVION | 28 | 66 mi | 269° W | Fair | Franklin, TN |
Over-the-air TV in Celina
Celina is a small community of about 1,490 people in Tennessee. There are 18 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 7 full-power, 3 Class A and 8 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 5 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 1 at good or strong strength.
0 of them are within 25 miles of Celina, 4 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 14 are more than 45 miles out. Four of the 5 network stations in range are licensed to Bowling Green, KY, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Bowling Green's stations.
For the networks, the best local options are NBC on channel 40 (WNKY), CW on channel 13.3 (WBKO), ION on channel 28 (WNPX-TV) and Telemundo on channel 34 (WBGS-CD). No ABC affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is WKRN-TV in Nashville, TN, 82 miles to the southwest. No CBS affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is WTVF in Nashville, TN, 74 miles to the west. Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (very weak signal). 4 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 Celina
Point your antenna NW, at about 312°. The main network towers for Celina sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
Two network stations, WBKO and WBGS-CD, transmit from the same tower site about 62 miles northwest of Celina (305° NW). That one direction covers every station on the site.
WNKY (NBC) lies beyond the radio horizon of its transmitter as seen from Celina. Past that point signals fade quickly, so antenna height matters more than amplification.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Celina
The farthest main network tower for Celina is WNKY (NBC), 50 miles away with a weak estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.
At this distance a low-noise preamplifier mounted on the mast, right below the antenna, helps more than an amplifier near the TV. It boosts the signal before cable loss eats into it. See the amplifier guide.
Other stations near Celina
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W14EE-DLow power | 25 mi | 170° S | Fair | Algood, TN |
| WCTEFull power | 28 mi | 161° SSE | Good | Cookeville, TN |
| W35DZ-DLow power | 28 mi | 161° SSE | Fair | Cookeville, TN |
| WPBM-CDClass A | 38 mi | 302° WNW | Weak | Scottsville, KY |
| WWWB-LDLow power | 47 mi | 146° SSE | Poor | Clarkrange, TN |
| WDNZ-LDLow power | 50 mi | 304° WNW | Poor | Bowling Green, KY |
| WLCU-CDClass A | 55 mi | 8° N | Poor | Campbellsville, KY |
| W29FR-DLow power | 56 mi | 241° WSW | Poor | Lebanon-Nashville, TN |
| WKSO-TVFull power | 57 mi | 41° NE | Fair | Somerset, KY |
| WHTNFull power | 61 mi | 238° WSW | Weak | Murfreesboro, TN |
| WCZU-LDLow power | 62 mi | 313° NW | Poor | Bowling Green, KY |
| WKYU-TVFull power | 62 mi | 305° NW | Poor | Bowling Green, KY |
| W26FM-DLow power | 64 mi | 317° NW | Poor | Glasgow, KY |
How Celina compares with the rest of Tennessee
With 5 stations at fair strength or better, Celina ranks 276th of 299 places in Tennessee: fewer than the typical Tennessee town (15). Its nearest major network tower is 50 miles away, against a state median of 23 miles.
31% of Tennessee's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an outdoor directional antenna. The nearest larger city is Cookeville, 27 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Celina: step by step
- Mount an outdoor antenna on the roof or a mast, as high as you can safely get it, with a clear view toward the towers.
- Point it toward 312° NW, the direction of WNKY (NBC), 50 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 5 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 NBC in Celina, TN?
NBC is on channel 40 from WNKY, broadcasting from 50 miles NW of Celina. Estimated signal: weak.
What channel is CW in Celina, TN?
CW is on channel 13.3 from WBKO, broadcasting from 62 miles NW of Celina. Estimated signal: very weak.
What channel is Telemundo in Celina, TN?
Telemundo is on channel 34 from WBGS-CD, broadcasting from 62 miles NW of Celina. Estimated signal: very weak.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Celina?
18 transmitters within 70 miles of Celina; around 5 of them are likely to be receivable with outdoor directional 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 Celina?
Point your antenna NW, at about 312°. The main network towers for Celina sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Celina?
Outdoor directional antenna (45–70 miles). Some major towers are a long way off. Mount a directional antenna on the roof or a mast and aim it with the bearings below.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in Celina?
At this distance a low-noise preamplifier mounted on the mast, right below the antenna, helps more than an amplifier near the TV. It boosts the signal before cable loss eats into it. See the amplifier guide.
Is there an app to find TV towers in Celina?
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 Tennessee cities
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- Cookeville27 mi
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- Grimsley35 mi
- Hartsville38 mi
- Westmoreland41 mi
- Sparta43 mi
- Smithville44 mi
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More: all TV stations in Tennessee · South region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Celina; signal estimates ignore terrain.