You can get 15 free channels in ZIP 42151 (Tompkinsville, KY)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 42151 · 0 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: SSE (162°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SSE (162°), 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 42151
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 | 35.4 mi | SSE (162°) | UHF RF 22 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 13 | ABC | WBKO Bowling Green, KY · Full Power | 56.6 mi | WNW (300°) | High VHF RF 13 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | W35DZ-D Cookeville, TN · Low Power | 35.4 mi | SSE (162°) | UHF RF 35 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 2 | ABC | WKRN-TV Nashville, TN · Full Power | 83.1 mi | WSW (240°) | UHF RF 27 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 5 | CBS | WTVF Nashville, TN · Full Power | 74.2 mi | WSW (249°) | UHF RF 36 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 40 | NBC | WNKY Bowling Green, KY · Full Power | 43.6 mi | NW (307°) | UHF RF 24 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 4 | NBC | WSMV-TV Nashville, TN · Full Power | 81.7 mi | WSW (244°) | High VHF RF 10 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 17 | FOX | WZTV Nashville, TN · Full Power | 74.6 mi | WSW (249°) | UHF RF 20 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 29 | PBS | WKSO-TV Somerset, KY · Full Power | 53.0 mi | NE (48°) | UHF RF 17 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 20 | CW | WBXX-TV Crossville, TN · Full Power | 77.2 mi | ESE (119°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 30 | MyNetworkTV | WUXP-TV Nashville, TN · Full Power | 74.6 mi | WSW (249°) | UHF RF 21 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 28 | ION | WNPX-TV Franklin, TN · Full Power | 64.0 mi | W (262°) | UHF RF 32 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 66 | Independent | WJFB Lebanon, TN · Full Power | 74.6 mi | WSW (249°) | UHF RF 25 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W14EE-D Algood, TN · Low Power | 33.0 mi | SSE (168°) | UHF RF 14 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 50 | TBN | WPGD-TV Hendersonville, TN · Full Power | 74.6 mi | WSW (249°) | UHF RF 33 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Tompkinsville, KY Free TV Channels (8.7 mi from ZIP 42151 center) · Browse all Kentucky cities & ZIPs.
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