TV channels & antenna towers in Fairview, Tennessee

Fairview has 29 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, CW, ION and Telemundo. About 23 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WKRN-TV (ABC), 17 miles to the ENE.

29TV transmitters within 70 miles
9networks over the air
17 mito the closest tower
8,331population

Network channels in Fairview

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
ABCWKRN-TVABC2 17 mi74° ENE StrongNashville, TN
NBCWSMV-TVNBC4 18 mi52° NE GoodNashville, TN
UNIWLLC-LDUnivision42 23 mi57° ENE FairNashville, TN
IONWNPX-LDION28 23 mi100° E FairNashville, TN
CWWZTVCW17.2 27 mi43° NE GoodNashville, TN
MeTVWJFBMeTV44.1 27 mi43° NE GoodLebanon, TN
TBNWJNK-LDTrinity50 27 mi43° NE FairNashville, TN
TBNWPGD-TVTrinity50 27 mi43° NE GoodHendersonville, TN
TLMWTNX-LDTelemundo29 27 mi43° NE FairNashville, TN
CBSWTVFCBS5 27 mi43° NE GoodNashville, TN
IONWNPX-TVION28 45 mi33° NNE GoodFranklin, TN
CWWHDFCW15 68 mi181° S WeakFlorence, AL

Over-the-air TV in Fairview

Fairview, Tennessee has a population of about 8,330. There are 29 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 12 full-power, 1 Class A and 16 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 23 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 10 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 9 transmitters are within 25 miles, 19 between 25 and 45 miles, and 1 farther out. Eight of the 12 network stations in range are licensed to Nashville, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Nashville's stations.

For the networks, the best local options are ABC on channel 2 (WKRN-TV), CBS on channel 5 (WTVF), NBC on channel 4 (WSMV-TV), CW on channel 17.2 (WZTV), ION on channel 28 (WNPX-TV), Telemundo on channel 29 (WTNX-LD), Univision on channel 42 (WLLC-LD), MeTV on channel 44.1 (WJFB) and Trinity on channel 50 (WPGD-TV). No Fox affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is WZDX in Huntsville, AL, 92 miles to the south. Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (fair signal) and Univision (fair 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 Fairview

Point your antenna ENE, at about 57°. The main network towers for Fairview sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Four network stations, WZTV, WJFB, WPGD-TV and WTVF, transmit from the same tower site about 27 miles northeast of Fairview (43° NE). That one direction covers every station on the site.

Of the 7 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Fairview at fair strength or better, 86% arrive from the northeast; the rest are spread across one other direction.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Fairview

The farthest main network tower for Fairview is WTVF (CBS), 27 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 Fairview

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

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WNPTFull power17 mi 74° ENEFairNashville, TN
WWHL-LDLow power17 mi 75° ENEFairNashville, TN
WIIW-LDLow power18 mi 52° NEFairNashville, TN
W09DM-DLow power23 mi 55° NEWeakNashville, TN
WDHC-LDLow power24 mi 335° NNWWeakDickson-Nashville, TN
WUXP-TVFull power27 mi 43° NEGoodNashville, TN
WNABFull power27 mi 43° NEGoodNashville, TN
WFET-LDLow power27 mi 156° SSEFairColumbia, TN
WNTU-LDLow power27 mi 43° NEFairNashville, TN
WKUW-LDLow power27 mi 43° NEFairWhite House, TN
WRTN-LDLow power27 mi 43° NEFairAlexandria, TN
WCTZ-LDLow power27 mi 43° NEFairBowling Green, KY
WJDE-CDClass A27 mi 49° NEFairNashville, TN
W18EW-DLow power34 mi 258° WSWPoorJackson, TN
WHTNFull power39 mi 80° EGoodMurfreesboro, TN
WCKV-LDLow power40 mi 341° NNWPoorClarksville, TN
W29FR-DLow power43 mi 74° ENEPoorLebanon-Nashville, TN

How Fairview compares with the rest of Tennessee

With 23 stations at fair strength or better, Fairview ranks 33rd of 299 places in Tennessee: more than the typical Tennessee town (15). Its nearest major network tower is 17 miles away, against a state median of 23 miles.

38% of Tennessee's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an amplified indoor or attic antenna. The nearest larger city is Franklin, 15 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Fairview: 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 43° NE, the direction of WTVF (CBS), 27 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 23 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 Fairview, TN?

ABC is on channel 2 from WKRN-TV, broadcasting from 17 miles ENE of Fairview. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CBS in Fairview, TN?

CBS is on channel 5 from WTVF, broadcasting from 27 miles NE of Fairview. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Fairview, TN?

NBC is on channel 4 from WSMV-TV, broadcasting from 18 miles NE of Fairview. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Fairview, TN?

CW is on channel 17.2 from WZTV, broadcasting from 27 miles NE of Fairview. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Telemundo in Fairview, TN?

Telemundo is on channel 29 from WTNX-LD, broadcasting from 27 miles NE of Fairview. Estimated signal: fair.

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

29 transmitters within 70 miles of Fairview; around 23 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 Fairview?

Point your antenna ENE, at about 57°. The main network towers for Fairview sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Fairview?

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 Fairview?

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 Fairview?

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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