TV channels & antenna towers in New South Memphis, Tennessee

New South Memphis has 32 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 22 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WMC-TV (NBC), 11 miles to the ENE.

32TV transmitters within 70 miles
8networks over the air
11 mito the closest tower
641,608population

Network channels in New South Memphis

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
NBCWMC-TVNBC5 11 mi60° ENE StrongMemphis, TN
TLMWTME-LDTelemundo14 13 mi63° ENE FairMemphis, TN
FOXWHBQ-TVFox13 13 mi63° ENE GoodMemphis, TN
CBSWREG-TVCBS3 14 mi63° ENE StrongMemphis, TN
IONWPXX-TVION50 16 mi58° ENE StrongMemphis, TN
ABCWATN-TVABC24 20 mi50° NE StrongMemphis, TN
TBNWBUY-TVTrinity40 20 mi50° NE StrongHolly Springs, MS
CWWLMTCW30 20 mi50° NE StrongMemphis, TN
FOXKJNE-LDFox42 66 mi328° NNW PoorJonesboro, AR
IONKJTB-LDION36.2 67 mi328° NNW PoorParagould, AR

Over-the-air TV in New South Memphis

With roughly 642,000 residents, New South Memphis is a city in Tennessee. Our map shows 32 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 13 full-power, 2 Class A, 16 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 22 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 11 at good or strong strength.

20 of them are within 25 miles of New South Memphis, 1 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 11 are more than 45 miles out. Seven of the 10 network stations in range are licensed to Memphis, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Memphis's stations.

The best-placed network stations are ABC on channel 24 (WATN-TV), CBS on channel 3 (WREG-TV), NBC on channel 5 (WMC-TV), Fox on channel 13 (WHBQ-TV), CW on channel 30 (WLMT), ION on channel 50 (WPXX-TV), Telemundo on channel 14 (WTME-LD) and Trinity on channel 40 (WBUY-TV). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (fair signal). 6 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 New South Memphis

Point your antenna ENE, at about 59°. The main network towers for New South Memphis sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Three network stations, WATN-TV, WBUY-TV and WLMT, transmit from the same tower site about 20 miles northeast of New South Memphis (50° NE). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 7 full-power and Class A network signals that reach New South Memphis at fair strength or better, all arrive from the northeast, so this is an easy place to aim.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for New South Memphis

The farthest main network tower for New South Memphis is WATN-TV (ABC), 20 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.

WMC-TV is only 11 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 New South Memphis

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

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WPED-LDLow power13 mi 121° ESEFairMemphis, TN
WDNM-LDLow power13 mi 63° ENEFairMemphis, TN
WKNOFull power14 mi 70° ENEStrongMemphis, TN
WFBI-LDLow power16 mi 58° ENEFairSouth East Memphis, TN
WPGF-LDLow power16 mi 58° ENEFairMemphis, TN
WTWVFull power16 mi 58° ENEStrongMemphis, TN
WWTWFull power16 mi 58° ENEStrongSenatobia, MS
WWWN-LDLow power16 mi 58° ENEFairMemphis, TN
W15EA-DClass A20 mi 50° NEFairMemphis, TN
WQEK-LDLow power20 mi 50° NEFairMemphis, TN
KPMF-LDLow power20 mi 50° NEFairMemphis, TN
WQEO-LDLow power20 mi 50° NEFairMemphis, TN
KVTJ-DTFull power44 mi 324° NWGoodJonesboro, AR
W20DW-DLow power49 mi 221° SWPoorClarksdale, MS
W12DR-DLow power51 mi 59° ENEPoorJackson, TN
WBII-CDClass A53 mi 109° ESEPoorHolly Springs, MS
WMAV-TVFull power58 mi 160° SSEFairOxford, MS
WEBU-LDLow power59 mi 150° SSEPoorOxford, MS
WMPJ-LDLow power60 mi 142° SEPoorOxford, MS
WPYM-LDLow power67 mi 233° SWPoorLittle Rock, AR
WPRQ-LDLow power69 mi 204° SSWPoorClarksdale, MS
KTEJFull power69 mi 325° NWWeakJonesboro, AR

How New South Memphis compares with the rest of Tennessee

With 22 stations at fair strength or better, New South Memphis ranks 42nd of 299 places in Tennessee: more than the typical Tennessee town (15). Its nearest major network tower is 11 miles away, against a state median of 23 miles.

31% of Tennessee's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an indoor antenna.

Setting up an antenna in New South Memphis: 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 50° NE, the direction of WATN-TV (ABC), 20 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 22 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 New South Memphis, TN?

ABC is on channel 24 from WATN-TV, broadcasting from 20 miles NE of New South Memphis. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CBS in New South Memphis, TN?

CBS is on channel 3 from WREG-TV, broadcasting from 14 miles ENE of New South Memphis. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is NBC in New South Memphis, TN?

NBC is on channel 5 from WMC-TV, broadcasting from 11 miles ENE of New South Memphis. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in New South Memphis, TN?

Fox is on channel 13 from WHBQ-TV, broadcasting from 13 miles ENE of New South Memphis. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in New South Memphis, TN?

CW is on channel 30 from WLMT, broadcasting from 20 miles NE of New South Memphis. Estimated signal: strong.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in New South Memphis?

32 transmitters within 70 miles of New South Memphis; around 22 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 New South Memphis?

Point your antenna ENE, at about 59°. The main network towers for New South Memphis sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in New South Memphis?

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 New South Memphis?

WMC-TV is only 11 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 New South Memphis?

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 New South Memphis; signal estimates ignore terrain.