You can get 11 free TV channels in Rutherford, TN
1 channels are rated Strong (indoor-ready) near the center of Rutherford. Check your exact ZIP code below.
Outdoor Rooftop Directional Antenna
Signals here are mostly distant or weak. A rooftop directional antenna (with a mast preamp) gives you the best shot at reliable HD.
🧭 Broadcast Tower Compass — Which Way to Point Your Antenna
Each dot is a local TV tower relative to your center point (● Green = Strong, ● Blue = Moderate, ● Amber = Weak).
Primary Aim Direction: S (174°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing S (174°), or aim your attic/rooftop antenna toward that compass bearing for the strongest signal lock.
After placing or moving your antenna, always run a fresh TV channel rescan.
All Free Over-the-Air TV Channels in Rutherford, TN
Sorted with Strong signals and major broadcast networks first. Channel is the virtual channel number your TV displays; Band / RF Ch. is the actual radio frequency that determines whether you need a VHF-capable antenna. How we calculate signals.
| Channel | Network | Station | Distance | Point Antenna | Band / RF Ch. | Estimated Signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | FOX | WJKT Jackson, TN · Full Power | 23.6 mi | SSW (195°) | UHF RF 21 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 7 | ABC | WBBJ-TV Jackson, TN · Full Power | 37.5 mi | SSE (153°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 11 | PBS | WLJT-DT Lexington, TN · Full Power | 36.2 mi | SE (143°) | UHF RF 27 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | WUWT-LD Union City, TN · Low Power | 22.5 mi | N (354°) | UHF RF 24 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 24 | ABC | WATN-TV Memphis, TN · Full Power | 73.2 mi | SW (217°) | UHF RF 25 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 6 | NBC | WPSD-TV Paducah, KY · Full Power | 73.9 mi | N (1°) | UHF RF 19 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 13 | FOX | WHBQ-TV Memphis, TN · Full Power | 81.1 mi | SW (216°) | High VHF RF 13 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 21 | PBS | WKMU Murray, KY · Full Power | 46.9 mi | NNE (33°) | UHF RF 17 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 30 | CW | WLMT Memphis, TN · Full Power | 73.2 mi | SW (217°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WANF-LD Dyersburg, TN · Low Power | 28.0 mi | W (264°) | UHF RF 32 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WYJJ-LD Jackson, TN · Low Power | 34.0 mi | SSE (165°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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