TV channels & antenna towers in Livingston, Tennessee

Livingston has 13 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying NBC and CW. About 5 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is W14EE-D, 14 miles to the SSW.

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13TV transmitters within 70 miles

2networks over the air

14 mito the closest tower

4,071population

Network channels in Livingston

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
CWWBXX-TVCW	20	58 mi	109° ESE	Good	Crossville, TN
NBCWNKYNBC	40	65 mi	314° NW	Poor	Bowling Green, KY
NBCWNKY-LDNBC	40	65 mi	314° NW	Poor	Bowling Green, KY

Over-the-air TV in Livingston

Livingston is a town of about 4,070 people in Tennessee. There are 13 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 5 full-power, 2 Class A and 6 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 5 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 2 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 3 transmitters are within 25 miles, 1 between 25 and 45 miles, and 9 farther out. Two of the 3 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) and CW on channel 20 (WBXX-TV). No ABC affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is WATE-TV in Knoxville, TN, 81 miles to the east. No CBS affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is WVLT-TV in Knoxville, TN, 81 miles to the east. 3 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 Livingston

Point your antenna NW, at about 314°. The main network towers for Livingston sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

WNKY (NBC) lies beyond the radio horizon of its transmitter as seen from Livingston. Past that point signals fade quickly, so antenna height matters more than amplification.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Livingston

The farthest main network tower for Livingston is WNKY (NBC), 65 miles away with a very 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.

Other stations near Livingston

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	14 mi	203° SSW	Fair	Algood, TN
WCTEFull power	15 mi	185° S	Good	Cookeville, TN
W35DZ-DLow power	15 mi	185° S	Fair	Cookeville, TN
WWWB-LDLow power	32 mi	150° SSE	Weak	Clarkrange, TN
WPBM-CDClass A	52 mi	307° NW	Poor	Scottsville, KY
WKSO-TVFull power	61 mi	27° NNE	Fair	Somerset, KY
W29FR-DLow power	61 mi	255° WSW	Poor	Lebanon-Nashville, TN
WDNZ-LDLow power	64 mi	307° NW	Poor	Bowling Green, KY
WHTNFull power	65 mi	252° WSW	Weak	Murfreesboro, TN
WLCU-CDClass A	66 mi	358° N	Poor	Campbellsville, KY

How Livingston compares with the rest of Tennessee

With 5 stations at fair strength or better, Livingston ranks 276th of 299 places in Tennessee: fewer than the typical Tennessee town (15). Its nearest major network tower is 58 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, 18 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Livingston: 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 314° NW, the direction of WNKY (NBC), 65 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 Livingston, TN?

NBC is on channel 40 from WNKY, broadcasting from 65 miles NW of Livingston. Estimated signal: very weak.

What channel is CW in Livingston, TN?

CW is on channel 20 from WBXX-TV, broadcasting from 58 miles ESE of Livingston. Estimated signal: good.

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

13 transmitters within 70 miles of Livingston; 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 Livingston?

Point your antenna NW, at about 314°. The main network towers for Livingston sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Livingston?

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 Livingston?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Livingston?

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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More: all TV stations in Tennessee · South region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Livingston; signal estimates ignore terrain.