TV channels & antenna towers in New Tazewell, Tennessee
New Tazewell has 27 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 12 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WVLR, 13 miles to the S.
Network channels in New Tazewell
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NBCWBIR-TVNBC | 10 | 36 mi | 212° SSW | Fair | Knoxville, TN |
| IONWPXK-TVION | 54 | 36 mi | 212° SSW | Good | Jellico, TN |
| ABCWATE-TVABC | 6 | 36 mi | 212° SSW | Good | Knoxville, TN |
| FOXWTNZFox | 43 | 37 mi | 213° SSW | Good | Knoxville, TN |
| CBSWVLT-TVCBS | 8 | 37 mi | 213° SSW | Good | Knoxville, TN |
| CWWBXX-TVCW | 20 | 47 mi | 241° WSW | Good | Crossville, TN |
| CBSWYMT-TVCBS | 57 | 57 mi | 24° NNE | Fair | Hazard, KY |
Over-the-air TV in New Tazewell
With roughly 2,960 residents, New Tazewell is a town in Tennessee. Our map shows 27 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 12 full-power, 3 Class A, 7 low-power and 5 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 12 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 8 at good or strong strength.
2 of them are within 25 miles of New Tazewell, 13 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 12 are more than 45 miles out. Four of the 7 network stations in range are licensed to Knoxville, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Knoxville's stations.
The best-placed network stations 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). 5 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 Tazewell
Point your antenna SSW, at about 213°. The main network towers for New Tazewell sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
Five network stations, WBIR-TV, WPXK-TV, WATE-TV, WTNZ and WVLT-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 36 miles southwest of New Tazewell (212° SSW). 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 Tazewell at fair strength or better, 86% arrive from the southwest; the rest are spread across one other direction.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from New Tazewell, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for New Tazewell
The farthest main network tower for New Tazewell is WTNZ (Fox), 37 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.
WVLR is only 13 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 Tazewell
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WVLRFull power | 13 mi | 187° S | Strong | Tazewell, TN |
| WETP-TVFull power | 24 mi | 100° E | Good | Sneedville, TN |
| WEZK-LDLow power | 35 mi | 212° SSW | Weak | Knoxville, TN |
| WKNX-TVFull power | 35 mi | 212° SSW | Fair | Knoxville, TN |
| W19FF-DLow power | 37 mi | 213° SSW | Weak | Knoxville, TN |
| WKOP-TVFull power | 37 mi | 213° SSW | Good | Knoxville, TN |
| WDTT-LDLow power | 37 mi | 213° SSW | Weak | Knoxville, TN |
| WKXT-LDLow power | 37 mi | 213° SSW | Weak | Knoxville, TN |
| W30EG-DLow power | 37 mi | 213° SSW | Weak | Knoxville, TN |
| WJDP-LDLow power | 44 mi | 185° S | Poor | Pigeon Forge, TN |
| WVTN-LDLow power | 48 mi | 322° NW | Poor | Corbin, KY |
| WKPZ-CDClass A | 57 mi | 84° E | Poor | Kingsport, TN |
| WKPT-CDClass A | 57 mi | 84° E | Poor | Kingsport, TN |
| WKIN-CDClass A | 57 mi | 84° E | Poor | Weber Cy,Va-Kpt,Tn, VA |
| WKHAFull power | 57 mi | 24° NNE | Fair | Hazard, KY |
| W12CI-DTranslator | 57 mi | 129° SE | Poor | Hot Springs, NC |
| W23ES-DTranslator | 67 mi | 131° SE | Poor | Marshall, NC |
| W10AL-DTranslator | 67 mi | 167° SSE | Poor | Cherokee, Etc., NC |
| W08AT-DTranslator | 69 mi | 167° SSE | Poor | Cherokee, NC |
| W15DR-DTranslator | 69 mi | 157° SSE | Poor | Maggie Valley, Etc, NC |
How New Tazewell compares with the rest of Tennessee
With 12 stations at fair strength or better, New Tazewell ranks 200th of 299 places in Tennessee: fewer than the typical Tennessee town (15). Its nearest major network tower is 36 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 Morristown, 23 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in New Tazewell: step by step
- 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.
- Point it toward 213° SSW, the direction of WTNZ (Fox), 37 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 12 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 ABC in New Tazewell, TN?
ABC is on channel 6 from WATE-TV, broadcasting from 36 miles SSW of New Tazewell. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CBS in New Tazewell, TN?
CBS is on channel 8 from WVLT-TV, broadcasting from 37 miles SSW of New Tazewell. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is NBC in New Tazewell, TN?
NBC is on channel 10 from WBIR-TV, broadcasting from 36 miles SSW of New Tazewell. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is Fox in New Tazewell, TN?
Fox is on channel 43 from WTNZ, broadcasting from 37 miles SSW of New Tazewell. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CW in New Tazewell, TN?
CW is on channel 20 from WBXX-TV, broadcasting from 47 miles WSW of New Tazewell. Estimated signal: good.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in New Tazewell?
27 transmitters within 70 miles of New Tazewell; around 12 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 New Tazewell?
Point your antenna SSW, at about 213°. The main network towers for New Tazewell sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in New Tazewell?
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 New Tazewell?
WVLR is only 13 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 Tazewell?
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.
TV channels in nearby Tennessee cities
- Rutledge12 mi
- Maynardville17 mi
- Sneedville22 mi
- Jefferson City23 mi
- Morristown23 mi
- Mascot28 mi
- LaFollette29 mi
- Jellico31 mi
- Rogersville33 mi
- Clinton38 mi
- Knoxville38 mi
- Seymour39 mi
- Sevierville40 mi
- Newport40 mi
- Pigeon Forge45 mi
- Greeneville47 mi
- Oak Ridge48 mi
Nearby cities in other states
- Middlesboro, KY13 mi
- Pineville, KY23 mi
- Harlan, KY32 mi
- Barbourville, KY33 mi
- Williamsburg, KY37 mi
- Pennington Gap, VA39 mi
- Corbin, KY45 mi
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 Tazewell; signal estimates ignore terrain.