TV channels & antenna towers in Red Bank, Tennessee

Red Bank has 22 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, CW, ION and Trinity. About 17 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WDEF-TV (CBS), 2.3 miles to the NW.

22TV transmitters within 70 miles
6networks over the air
2.3 mito the closest tower
11,769population

Network channels in Red Bank

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
CBSWDEF-TVCBS12 2.3 mi313° NW StrongChattanooga, TN
NBCWRCBNBC3 3.6 mi342° NNW StrongChattanooga, TN
ABCWTVCABC9 3.6 mi338° NNW StrongChattanooga, TN
CWWFLI-TVCW53 3.6 mi338° NNW StrongCleveland, TN
TBNWELF-TVTrinity23 21 mi199° SSW GoodDalton, GA
IONWPXA-TVION14 66 mi146° SE GoodRome, GA

Over-the-air TV in Red Bank

Red Bank, Tennessee has a population of about 11,800. Our map shows 22 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 9 full-power, 5 Class A and 8 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 17 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 13 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 15 transmitters are within 25 miles, 3 between 25 and 45 miles, and 4 farther out. Three of the 6 network stations in range are licensed to Chattanooga, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Chattanooga's stations.

For the networks, the best local options are ABC on channel 9 (WTVC), CBS on channel 12 (WDEF-TV), NBC on channel 3 (WRCB), CW on channel 53 (WFLI-TV), ION on channel 14 (WPXA-TV) and Trinity on channel 23 (WELF-TV). No Fox affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is WZDX in Huntsville, AL, 75 miles to the west. 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 Red Bank

Point your antenna NNW, at about 331°. The main network towers for Red Bank sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Four network stations, WDEF-TV, WRCB, WTVC and WFLI-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 2.3 miles northwest of Red Bank (313° NW). That one direction covers every station on the site.

Of the 6 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Red Bank at fair strength or better, 50% arrive from the north; the rest are spread across three other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Red Bank

The farthest main network tower for Red Bank is WTVC (ABC), 3.6 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.

WDEF-TV is only 2.3 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 Red Bank

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

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WDDA-LDLow power2.5 mi 298° WNWStrongChattanooga, TN
WDSI-TVFull power3.6 mi 338° NNWStrongChattanooga, TN
WOOT-LDLow power6.6 mi 6° NGoodChattanooga, TN
WTNB-CDClass A6.6 mi 6° NFairCleveland, TN
WTCIFull power6.6 mi 6° NStrongChattanooga, TN
WDNN-CDClass A6.8 mi 7° NGoodChattanooga, TN
W26ET-DLow power6.8 mi 7° NGoodChattanooga, TN
WYHB-CDClass A6.8 mi 7° NGoodChattanooga, TN
W11DM-DLow power14 mi 116° ESEFairCollegedale, TN
WCNT-LDLow power16 mi 81° EFairChattanooga, TN
WDGA-CDClass A31 mi 149° SSEWeakDalton, GA
WPDP-CDClass A38 mi 87° EWeakCleveland, TN
WNGH-TVFull power41 mi 127° SEFairChatsworth, GA
WWWB-LDLow power62 mi 13° NNEPoorClarkrange, TN
WCTD-LDLow power62 mi 123° ESEPoorCartersville, GA
WKSY-LDLow power67 mi 167° SSEPoorRome, GA

How Red Bank compares with the rest of Tennessee

With 17 stations at fair strength or better, Red Bank ranks 87th of 299 places in Tennessee: more than the typical Tennessee town (15). Its nearest major network tower is 2.3 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 East Chattanooga, 4.1 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Red Bank: 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 338° NNW, the direction of WTVC (ABC), 3.6 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 17 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 Red Bank, TN?

ABC is on channel 9 from WTVC, broadcasting from 3.6 miles NNW of Red Bank. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CBS in Red Bank, TN?

CBS is on channel 12 from WDEF-TV, broadcasting from 2.3 miles NW of Red Bank. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is NBC in Red Bank, TN?

NBC is on channel 3 from WRCB, broadcasting from 3.6 miles NNW of Red Bank. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CW in Red Bank, TN?

CW is on channel 53 from WFLI-TV, broadcasting from 3.6 miles NNW of Red Bank. Estimated signal: strong.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Red Bank?

22 transmitters within 70 miles of Red Bank; around 17 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 Red Bank?

Point your antenna NNW, at about 331°. The main network towers for Red Bank sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Red Bank?

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 Red Bank?

WDEF-TV is only 2.3 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 Red Bank?

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 Red Bank; signal estimates ignore terrain.