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.

32TV transmitters within 70 miles
6networks over the air
12 mito the closest tower
10,049population

Network channels in Clinton

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
CWWBXX-TVCW20 12 mi272° W StrongCrossville, TN
FOXWTNZFox43 12 mi127° SE StrongKnoxville, TN
CBSWVLT-TVCBS8 12 mi127° SE StrongKnoxville, TN
ABCWATE-TVABC6 13 mi123° ESE StrongKnoxville, TN
NBCWBIR-TVNBC10 13 mi122° ESE GoodKnoxville, TN
IONWPXK-TVION54 13 mi122° ESE StrongJellico, 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.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
W19FF-DLow power12 mi 127° SEGoodKnoxville, TN
WKOP-TVFull power12 mi 127° SEGoodKnoxville, TN
WDTT-LDLow power12 mi 127° SEGoodKnoxville, TN
WKXT-LDLow power12 mi 127° SEGoodKnoxville, TN
W30EG-DLow power12 mi 127° SEGoodKnoxville, TN
WEZK-LDLow power13 mi 120° ESEFairKnoxville, TN
WKNX-TVFull power13 mi 120° ESEGoodKnoxville, TN
WVLRFull power30 mi 69° ENEGoodTazewell, TN
WJDP-LDLow power33 mi 128° SEPoorPigeon Forge, TN
WWWB-LDLow power51 mi 261° WPoorClarkrange, TN
WETP-TVFull power56 mi 70° ENEGoodSneedville, TN
W30DX-DTranslator59 mi 143° SEPoorBryson City, Etc, NC
WVTN-LDLow power61 mi 360° NPoorCorbin, KY
W10AL-DTranslator61 mi 133° SEPoorCherokee, Etc., NC
W14EG-DTranslator61 mi 162° SSEPoorRobbinsville, Etc, NC
W20EK-DTranslator61 mi 162° SSEPoorAndrews, Etc, NC
W08AT-DTranslator63 mi 134° SEPoorCherokee, NC
W03AK-DTranslator64 mi 141° SEPoorEla, Etc., NC
W05AR-DTranslator64 mi 141° SEPoorBryson City, Etc., NC
W11AN-DTranslator64 mi 141° SEPoorBryson City, NC
W21DV-DTranslator64 mi 141° SEPoorBryson City, NC
WCTEFull power68 mi 274° WWeakCookeville, TN
W35DZ-DLow power68 mi 274° WPoorCookeville, TN
W31DH-DTranslator70 mi 140° SEPoorFranklin, Etc, NC
W15DR-DTranslator70 mi 125° SEPoorMaggie 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

  1. Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
  2. Point it toward 122° ESE, the direction of WBIR-TV (NBC), 13 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 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.

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