You can get 20 free channels in ZIP 38587 (Sparta, TN)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 38587 · 1 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
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: NE (35°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing NE (35°), 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 38587
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | PBS | WCTE Cookeville, TN · Full Power | 26.2 mi | NE (35°) | UHF RF 22 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 9 | ABC | WTVC Chattanooga, TN · Full Power | 51.4 mi | SSE (161°) | High VHF RF 9 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 12 | CBS | WDEF-TV Chattanooga, TN · Full Power | 53.0 mi | SSE (162°) | High VHF RF 8 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 20 | CW | WBXX-TV Crossville, TN · Full Power | 73.3 mi | ENE (76°) | UHF RF 31 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | W14EE-D Algood, TN · Low Power | 25.0 mi | NNE (25°) | UHF RF 14 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | W35DZ-D Cookeville, TN · Low Power | 26.2 mi | NE (35°) | UHF RF 35 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 2 | ABC | WKRN-TV Nashville, TN · Full Power | 69.2 mi | W (281°) | UHF RF 27 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 5 | CBS | WTVF Nashville, TN · Full Power | 71.2 mi | WNW (293°) | UHF RF 36 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 3 | NBC | WRCB Chattanooga, TN · Full Power | 51.5 mi | SSE (161°) | High VHF RF 13 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 4 | NBC | WSMV-TV Nashville, TN · Full Power | 72.5 mi | WNW (286°) | High VHF RF 10 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 17 | FOX | WZTV Nashville, TN · Full Power | 71.4 mi | WNW (293°) | UHF RF 20 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 45 | PBS | WTCI Chattanooga, TN · Full Power | 49.1 mi | SSE (158°) | UHF RF 35 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 8 | PBS | WNPT Nashville, TN · Full Power | 69.2 mi | W (281°) | High VHF RF 7 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 18 | PBS | WNGH-TV Chatsworth, GA · Full Power | 92.2 mi | SSE (146°) | Low VHF RF 4 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 53 | CW | WFLI-TV Cleveland, TN · Full Power | 51.4 mi | SSE (161°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 58 | CW | WNAB Nashville, TN · Full Power | 71.4 mi | WNW (293°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 30 | MyNetworkTV | WUXP-TV Nashville, TN · Full Power | 71.4 mi | WNW (293°) | UHF RF 21 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 39 | Independent | WHTN Murfreesboro, TN · Full Power | 48.1 mi | WNW (289°) | UHF RF 16 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 66 | Independent | WJFB Lebanon, TN · Full Power | 71.6 mi | WNW (293°) | UHF RF 25 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 50 | TBN | WPGD-TV Hendersonville, TN · Full Power | 71.6 mi | WNW (293°) | UHF RF 33 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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