TV channels & antenna towers in Oliver Springs, Tennessee

Oliver Springs has 32 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 16 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WBXX-TV (CW), 4.5 miles to the N.

32TV transmitters within 70 miles
6networks over the air
4.5 mito the closest tower
3,237population

Network channels in Oliver Springs

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
CWWBXX-TVCW20 4.5 mi5° N StrongCrossville, TN
FOXWTNZFox43 22 mi99° E GoodKnoxville, TN
CBSWVLT-TVCBS8 22 mi99° E StrongKnoxville, TN
ABCWATE-TVABC6 23 mi97° E StrongKnoxville, TN
NBCWBIR-TVNBC10 23 mi97° E FairKnoxville, TN
IONWPXK-TVION54 23 mi97° E StrongJellico, TN

Over-the-air TV in Oliver Springs

Oliver Springs, Tennessee has a population of about 3,240. Our map shows 32 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 11 full-power, 1 Class A, 10 low-power and 10 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 16 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 8 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 13 transmitters are within 25 miles, 3 between 25 and 45 miles, and 16 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.

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 Oliver Springs

Point your antenna E, at about 98°. The main network towers for Oliver Springs 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 22 miles east of Oliver Springs (99° E). That one direction covers every station on the site.

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

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Oliver Springs

The farthest main network tower for Oliver Springs is WBIR-TV (NBC), 23 miles away with a fair estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.

WBXX-TV is only 4.5 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 Oliver Springs

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 26; see all in the finder.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
W19FF-DLow power22 mi 99° EFairKnoxville, TN
WKOP-TVFull power22 mi 99° EGoodKnoxville, TN
WDTT-LDLow power22 mi 99° EFairKnoxville, TN
WKXT-LDLow power22 mi 99° EFairKnoxville, TN
W30EG-DLow power22 mi 99° EFairKnoxville, TN
WEZK-LDLow power23 mi 96° EFairKnoxville, TN
WKNX-TVFull power23 mi 96° EGoodKnoxville, TN
WWWB-LDLow power39 mi 264° WPoorClarkrange, TN
WJDP-LDLow power41 mi 113° ESEPoorPigeon Forge, TN
WVLRFull power43 mi 69° ENEGoodTazewell, TN
WCTEFull power56 mi 279° WFairCookeville, TN
W35DZ-DLow power56 mi 279° WPoorCookeville, TN
W14EE-DLow power61 mi 280° WPoorAlgood, TN
W14EG-DTranslator62 mi 150° SSEPoorRobbinsville, Etc, NC
W20EK-DTranslator63 mi 150° SSEPoorAndrews, Etc, NC
W30DX-DTranslator64 mi 132° SEPoorBryson City, Etc, NC
WPDP-CDClass A65 mi 194° SSWPoorCleveland, TN
WVTN-LDLow power66 mi 10° NPoorCorbin, KY
W10AL-DTranslator68 mi 124° ESEPoorCherokee, Etc., NC
W31AN-DTranslator69 mi 164° SSEPoorMurphy, NC
WETP-TVFull power69 mi 70° ENEFairSneedville, TN
W03AK-DTranslator69 mi 131° SEPoorEla, Etc., NC
W05AR-DTranslator69 mi 131° SEPoorBryson City, Etc., NC
W11AN-DTranslator69 mi 131° SEPoorBryson City, NC
W21DV-DTranslator69 mi 131° SEPoorBryson City, NC

How Oliver Springs compares with the rest of Tennessee

With 16 stations at fair strength or better, Oliver Springs ranks 120th of 299 places in Tennessee: more than the typical Tennessee town (15). Its nearest major network tower is 4.5 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 Oak Ridge, 4.8 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Oliver Springs: step by step

  1. 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.
  2. Point it toward 97° E, the direction of WBIR-TV (NBC), 23 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 16 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 Oliver Springs, TN?

ABC is on channel 6 from WATE-TV, broadcasting from 23 miles E of Oliver Springs. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CBS in Oliver Springs, TN?

CBS is on channel 8 from WVLT-TV, broadcasting from 22 miles E of Oliver Springs. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is NBC in Oliver Springs, TN?

NBC is on channel 10 from WBIR-TV, broadcasting from 23 miles E of Oliver Springs. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is Fox in Oliver Springs, TN?

Fox is on channel 43 from WTNZ, broadcasting from 22 miles E of Oliver Springs. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Oliver Springs, TN?

CW is on channel 20 from WBXX-TV, broadcasting from 4.5 miles N of Oliver Springs. Estimated signal: strong.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Oliver Springs?

32 transmitters within 70 miles of Oliver Springs; around 16 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 Oliver Springs?

Point your antenna E, at about 98°. The main network towers for Oliver Springs sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Oliver Springs?

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 Oliver Springs?

WBXX-TV is only 4.5 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 Oliver Springs?

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 Oliver Springs; signal estimates ignore terrain.