TV channels & antenna towers in Gray, Tennessee

Gray, Tennessee has a population of about 1,220. There are 39 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 10 full-power, 6 Class A, 1 low-power and 22 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 12 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 7 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 9 transmitters are within 25 miles, 10 between 25 and 45 miles, and 20 farther out.

The strongest network signals here are ABC on channel 11.2 (WJHL-TV), CBS on channel 57 (WYMT-TV), CW on channel 5.2 (WCYB-TV) and MeTV on channel 36.1 (WAPK-CD). No NBC affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is WBIR-TV in Knoxville, TN, 86 miles to the west. No Fox affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is WHNS in Greenville, SC, 86 miles to the south. 7 full-power stations in range have no network listed in our data; these are typically public television, religious, shopping or independent stations.

The main network towers around Gray are in different directions: ABC 87° E (19 mi) and CBS 324° NW (66 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

Three network stations, WJHL-TV, WAPK-CD and WCYB-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 19 miles east of Gray (87° E). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 3 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Gray at fair strength or better, all arrive from the east, so this is an easy place to aim.

WYMT-TV (CBS) lies beyond the radio horizon of its transmitter as seen from Gray. Past that point signals fade quickly, so antenna height matters more than amplification.

The farthest main network tower for Gray is WYMT-TV (CBS), 66 miles away with a weak estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.

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.

With 12 stations at fair strength or better, Gray ranks 200th of 299 places in Tennessee: fewer than the typical Tennessee town (15). Its nearest major network tower is 19 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 Johnson City, 10 miles away.