TV channels & antenna towers in Maryville, Tennessee

Maryville has 46 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 W19FF-D, 17 miles to the N.

46TV transmitters within 70 miles
6networks over the air
17 mito the closest tower
28,464population

Network channels in Maryville

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
FOXWTNZFox43 17 mi3° N GoodKnoxville, TN
CBSWVLT-TVCBS8 17 mi3° N StrongKnoxville, TN
ABCWATE-TVABC6 17 mi5° N StrongKnoxville, TN
NBCWBIR-TVNBC10 17 mi6° N GoodKnoxville, TN
IONWPXK-TVION54 17 mi6° N StrongJellico, TN
CWWBXX-TVCW20 32 mi320° NW GoodCrossville, TN

Over-the-air TV in Maryville

Maryville, Tennessee has a population of about 28,500. Our map shows 46 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 10 full-power, 1 Class A, 7 low-power and 28 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 15 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 9 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 13 transmitters are within 25 miles, 11 between 25 and 45 miles, and 22 farther 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). 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 Maryville

Point your antenna N, at about 4°. The main network towers for Maryville 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 17 miles north of Maryville (3° N). That one direction covers every station on the site.

Of the 6 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Maryville at fair strength or better, 83% arrive from the north; the rest are spread across one other direction.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Maryville

The farthest main network tower for Maryville is WBIR-TV (NBC), 17 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor 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 Maryville

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 40; see all in the finder.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
W19FF-DLow power17 mi 3° NFairKnoxville, TN
WKOP-TVFull power17 mi 3° NGoodKnoxville, TN
WDTT-LDLow power17 mi 3° NFairKnoxville, TN
WKXT-LDLow power17 mi 3° NFairKnoxville, TN
W30EG-DLow power17 mi 3° NFairKnoxville, TN
WJDP-LDLow power17 mi 77° ENEWeakPigeon Forge, TN
WEZK-LDLow power18 mi 7° NFairKnoxville, TN
WKNX-TVFull power18 mi 7° NGoodKnoxville, TN
W30DX-DTranslator35 mi 132° SEPoorBryson City, Etc, NC
W14EG-DTranslator36 mi 164° SSEPoorRobbinsville, Etc, NC
W20EK-DTranslator36 mi 164° SSEWeakAndrews, Etc, NC
WVLRFull power40 mi 29° NNEGoodTazewell, TN
W10AL-DTranslator40 mi 117° ESEPoorCherokee, Etc., NC
W03AK-DTranslator41 mi 129° SEPoorEla, Etc., NC
W05AR-DTranslator41 mi 129° SEPoorBryson City, Etc., NC
W11AN-DTranslator41 mi 129° SEPoorBryson City, NC
W21DV-DTranslator41 mi 129° SEPoorBryson City, NC
W08AT-DTranslator41 mi 118° ESEPoorCherokee, NC
W19DB-DTranslator46 mi 151° SSEPoorFranklin, NC
W09AG-DTranslator46 mi 151° SSEPoorFranklin, NC
W15CW-DTranslator46 mi 151° SSEPoorFranklin, NC
W06AJ-DTranslator46 mi 151° SSEPoorFranklin, Etc., NC
W11AJ-DTranslator46 mi 151° SSEPoorFranklin, NC
W31DH-DTranslator46 mi 130° SEPoorFranklin, Etc, NC
W23EZ-DTranslator46 mi 130° SEPoorSylva, NC

How Maryville compares with the rest of Tennessee

With 15 stations at fair strength or better, Maryville ranks 141st of 299 places in Tennessee: the same as the typical Tennessee town (15). Its nearest major network tower is 17 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 Knoxville, 14 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Maryville: 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 6° N, the direction of WBIR-TV (NBC), 17 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 Maryville, TN?

ABC is on channel 6 from WATE-TV, broadcasting from 17 miles N of Maryville. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CBS in Maryville, TN?

CBS is on channel 8 from WVLT-TV, broadcasting from 17 miles N of Maryville. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is NBC in Maryville, TN?

NBC is on channel 10 from WBIR-TV, broadcasting from 17 miles N of Maryville. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Maryville, TN?

Fox is on channel 43 from WTNZ, broadcasting from 17 miles N of Maryville. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Maryville, TN?

CW is on channel 20 from WBXX-TV, broadcasting from 32 miles NW of Maryville. Estimated signal: good.

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

46 transmitters within 70 miles of Maryville; 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 Maryville?

Point your antenna N, at about 4°. The main network towers for Maryville sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Maryville?

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 Maryville?

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 Maryville?

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 Maryville; signal estimates ignore terrain.