TV channels & antenna towers in Clinton, Tennessee
Clinton has 32 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 WBXX-TV (CW), 12 miles to the W.
Network channels in Clinton
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CWWBXX-TVCW | 20 | 12 mi | 272° W | Strong | Crossville, TN |
| FOXWTNZFox | 43 | 12 mi | 127° SE | Strong | Knoxville, TN |
| CBSWVLT-TVCBS | 8 | 12 mi | 127° SE | Strong | Knoxville, TN |
| ABCWATE-TVABC | 6 | 13 mi | 123° ESE | Strong | Knoxville, TN |
| NBCWBIR-TVNBC | 10 | 13 mi | 122° ESE | Good | Knoxville, TN |
| IONWPXK-TVION | 54 | 13 mi | 122° ESE | Strong | Jellico, TN |
Over-the-air TV in Clinton
Clinton, Tennessee has a population of about 10,000. There are 32 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 11 full-power, 9 low-power and 12 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 15 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 14 at good or strong strength.
13 of them are within 25 miles of Clinton, 2 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 17 are more than 45 miles out. Four of the 6 network stations in range are licensed to Knoxville, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Knoxville's stations.
For the networks, the best local options are ABC on channel 6 (WATE-TV), CBS on channel 8 (WVLT-TV), NBC on channel 10 (WBIR-TV), Fox on channel 43 (WTNZ), CW on channel 20 (WBXX-TV) and ION on channel 54 (WPXK-TV). 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 Clinton
Point your antenna SE, at about 125°. The main network towers for Clinton sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
Five network stations, WTNZ, WVLT-TV, WATE-TV, WBIR-TV and WPXK-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 12 miles southeast of Clinton (127° SE). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.
Of the 6 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Clinton at fair strength or better, 83% arrive from the southeast; the rest are spread across one other direction.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Clinton, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Clinton
The farthest main network tower for Clinton is WBIR-TV (NBC), 13 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.
WBXX-TV is only 12 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 Clinton
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 26; see all in the finder.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W19FF-DLow power | 12 mi | 127° SE | Good | Knoxville, TN |
| WKOP-TVFull power | 12 mi | 127° SE | Good | Knoxville, TN |
| WDTT-LDLow power | 12 mi | 127° SE | Good | Knoxville, TN |
| WKXT-LDLow power | 12 mi | 127° SE | Good | Knoxville, TN |
| W30EG-DLow power | 12 mi | 127° SE | Good | Knoxville, TN |
| WEZK-LDLow power | 13 mi | 120° ESE | Fair | Knoxville, TN |
| WKNX-TVFull power | 13 mi | 120° ESE | Good | Knoxville, TN |
| WVLRFull power | 30 mi | 69° ENE | Good | Tazewell, TN |
| WJDP-LDLow power | 33 mi | 128° SE | Poor | Pigeon Forge, TN |
| WWWB-LDLow power | 51 mi | 261° W | Poor | Clarkrange, TN |
| WETP-TVFull power | 56 mi | 70° ENE | Good | Sneedville, TN |
| W30DX-DTranslator | 59 mi | 143° SE | Poor | Bryson City, Etc, NC |
| WVTN-LDLow power | 61 mi | 360° N | Poor | Corbin, KY |
| W10AL-DTranslator | 61 mi | 133° SE | Poor | Cherokee, Etc., NC |
| W14EG-DTranslator | 61 mi | 162° SSE | Poor | Robbinsville, Etc, NC |
| W20EK-DTranslator | 61 mi | 162° SSE | Poor | Andrews, Etc, NC |
| W08AT-DTranslator | 63 mi | 134° SE | Poor | Cherokee, NC |
| W03AK-DTranslator | 64 mi | 141° SE | Poor | Ela, Etc., NC |
| W05AR-DTranslator | 64 mi | 141° SE | Poor | Bryson City, Etc., NC |
| W11AN-DTranslator | 64 mi | 141° SE | Poor | Bryson City, NC |
| W21DV-DTranslator | 64 mi | 141° SE | Poor | Bryson City, NC |
| WCTEFull power | 68 mi | 274° W | Weak | Cookeville, TN |
| W35DZ-DLow power | 68 mi | 274° W | Poor | Cookeville, TN |
| W31DH-DTranslator | 70 mi | 140° SE | Poor | Franklin, Etc, NC |
| W15DR-DTranslator | 70 mi | 125° SE | Poor | Maggie Valley, Etc, NC |
How Clinton compares with the rest of Tennessee
With 15 stations at fair strength or better, Clinton ranks 141st of 299 places in Tennessee: the same as the typical Tennessee town (15). Its nearest major network tower is 12 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 Oak Ridge, 10 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Clinton: step by step
- Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
- Point it toward 122° ESE, the direction of WBIR-TV (NBC), 13 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 Clinton, TN?
ABC is on channel 6 from WATE-TV, broadcasting from 13 miles ESE of Clinton. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CBS in Clinton, TN?
CBS is on channel 8 from WVLT-TV, broadcasting from 12 miles SE of Clinton. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is NBC in Clinton, TN?
NBC is on channel 10 from WBIR-TV, broadcasting from 13 miles ESE of Clinton. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is Fox in Clinton, TN?
Fox is on channel 43 from WTNZ, broadcasting from 12 miles SE of Clinton. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CW in Clinton, TN?
CW is on channel 20 from WBXX-TV, broadcasting from 12 miles W of Clinton. Estimated signal: strong.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Clinton?
32 transmitters within 70 miles of Clinton; around 15 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 Clinton?
Point your antenna SE, at about 125°. The main network towers for Clinton sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Clinton?
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 Clinton?
WBXX-TV is only 12 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 Clinton?
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
- Oak Ridge10 mi
- Farragut15 mi
- Knoxville15 mi
- LaFollette19 mi
- Maynardville21 mi
- Mascot22 mi
- Lenoir City22 mi
- Alcoa23 mi
- Eagleton Village24 mi
- Maryville26 mi
- Wartburg26 mi
- Kingston26 mi
- Harriman26 mi
- Seymour27 mi
- Loudon28 mi
- Tellico Village30 mi
- Jellico33 mi
- Oneida35 mi
- Rockwood35 mi
- Jefferson City36 mi
- Sevierville36 mi
- Rutledge37 mi
- New Tazewell38 mi
- Pigeon Forge39 mi
More: all TV stations in Tennessee · South region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Clinton; signal estimates ignore terrain.