You can get 19 free channels in ZIP 37938 (Plainview, TN)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 37938 · 15 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
15 stations arrive with a Strong signal here. Place a quality indoor antenna near a window or wall facing the towers.
🧭 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 (176°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing S (176°), 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.
Channel Lineup & Tower Directions for ZIP 37938
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | ABC | WATE-TV Knoxville, TN · Full Power | 8.4 mi | S (182°) | UHF RF 26 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 8 | CBS | WVLT-TV Knoxville, TN · Full Power | 9.0 mi | S (187°) | UHF RF 34 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 10 | NBC | WBIR-TV Knoxville, TN · Full Power | 8.3 mi | S (181°) | High VHF RF 10 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 43 | FOX | WTNZ Knoxville, TN · Full Power | 9.0 mi | S (187°) | UHF RF 15 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 15 | PBS | WKOP-TV Knoxville, TN · Full Power | 9.0 mi | S (187°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 20 | CW | WBXX-TV Crossville, TN · Full Power | 22.3 mi | W (267°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 54 | ION | WPXK-TV Jellico, TN · Full Power | 8.3 mi | S (181°) | UHF RF 18 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 7 | Independent | WKNX-TV Knoxville, TN · Full Power | 8.0 mi | S (178°) | High VHF RF 7 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | WEZK-LD Knoxville, TN · Low Power | 8.0 mi | S (178°) | UHF RF 16 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | WDTT-LD Knoxville, TN · Low Power | 9.0 mi | S (187°) | UHF RF 17 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | W19FF-D Knoxville, TN · Low Power | 9.0 mi | S (187°) | UHF RF 19 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | W23FY-D Knoxville, TN · Low Power | 9.0 mi | S (187°) | UHF RF 23 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | W30EG-D Knoxville, TN · Low Power | 9.0 mi | S (187°) | UHF RF 30 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | W35EY-D Knoxville, TN · Low Power | 9.0 mi | S (187°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 48 | Religious | WVLR Tazewell, TN · Full Power | 19.6 mi | ENE (62°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 2 | PBS | WETP-TV Sneedville, TN · Full Power | 45.8 mi | ENE (67°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WJDP-LD Pigeon Forge, TN · Low Power | 26.4 mi | SE (145°) | High VHF RF 11 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 13 | ABC | WLOS Asheville, NC · Full Power | 99.8 mi | SE (128°) | High VHF RF 13 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 57 | CBS | WYMT-TV Hazard, KY · Full Power | 84.9 mi | NNE (29°) | High VHF RF 12 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Plainview, TN Free TV Channels (8.9 mi from ZIP 37938 center) · Browse all Tennessee cities & ZIPs.
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