ZIP 37938 36.1250° N  83.9382° W

TV Channels in Knoxville, TN

ZIP Code: 37938 • Coordinates: 36.1250°N, 83.9382°W

Channels available
9 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-19 dBm · WPXK-TV
Reliability
7 / 10
Signal varies 23 dB · see map ↓
Recommended antenna
Attenuator 180° S
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 0 dB
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Major Network Coverage

9 of 10 networks reach this ZIP

Signal values are sampled near the ZIP centroid. Reception at your specific address can vary, especially in hilly areas — check the coverage map for your block.

ABC
WATE-TV
Ch. 06-1 · 720p
-21 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Antenna TV Ch. 06-2
COZI TV Ch. 06-4
Rewind TV Ch. 06-3
NBC
WBIR-TV
Ch. 10-1 · 1080i
-25 dBm
+ 7 more
Also on this station:
Comet TV Ch. 10-8
Me-TV Ch. 10-2
Nosey Ch. 10-7
Quest Ch. 10-4
Shop LC Ch. 10-6
The Nest Ch. 10-5
True Crime Network Ch. 10-3
CBS
WVLT-TV
Ch. 08-1 · 1080i
-62 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
MyN Ch. 08-2
365BLK Ch. 08-4
Charge! Ch. 08-6
Oxygen Ch. 08-5
Start TV Ch. 08-3
FOX
W21DV-D
Ch. 21-1 · 720p
-55 dBm
+ 7 more
Also on this station:
Grit Ch. 21-5
365BLK Ch. 21-6
Bounce TV Ch. 21-4
COZI TV Ch. 21-3
ION Mystery Ch. 21-7
Palmetto Sports & Entertainment Ch. 21-2
True Crime Network Ch. 40-4
PBS
W20EK-D
Ch. 33-1 · 1080i
-57 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
North Carolina Channel Ch. 33-4
PBS Encore Ch. 33-3
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 33-2
CW
WBXX-TV
Ch. 20-1 · 1080i
-70 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
Telemundo Ch. 20-5
Dabl Ch. 20-4
Defy TV Ch. 20-6
Heroes & Icons Ch. 20-3
Story Television Ch. 20-2
MyN
WVLT-TV
Ch. 08-1 · 1080i
-62 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 08-1
365BLK Ch. 08-4
Charge! Ch. 08-6
Oxygen Ch. 08-5
Start TV Ch. 08-3
ION
WPXK-TV
Ch. 54-2 · 720p
-19 dBm
+ 8 more
Also on this station:
Court TV Ch. 54-2
Laff Ch. 54-3
Busted Ch. 54-5
Game Show Central Ch. 54-6
HSN Ch. 54-8
ION Mystery Ch. 54-4
QVC Ch. 54-7
QVC2 Ch. 54-9
Telemundo
WBXX-TV
Ch. 20-1 · 1080i
-70 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
CW Ch. 20-1
Dabl Ch. 20-4
Defy TV Ch. 20-6
Heroes & Icons Ch. 20-3
Story Television Ch. 20-2
Univision
Not Available
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Coverage Map

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Signal strength · dBm
>-30 Excellent → Poor <-70
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Top 5 Strongest Signals

Stations ranked by received power at the ZIP centroid · map shows full variation
Rank Station Channel Networks Signal Quality Bearing
#1
WPXK-TV
JELLICO, TN
 54-2 720p
Court TVIONLaff +6
-19 dBm Excellent 181° S
#2
WKNX-TV
KNOXVILLE, TN
 07-2 480i
GETION PlusIndependent
-19 dBm Excellent 178° S
#3
WATE-TV
KNOXVILLE, TN
 06-1 720p
ABCAntenna TVCOZI TV +1
-21 dBm Excellent 182° S
#4
WKNX-TV
KNOXVILLE, TN
 07-2 480i
GETION PlusIndependent
-23 dBm Excellent 178° S
#5
WBIR-TV
KNOXVILLE, TN
 10-1 1080i
NBCComet TVMe-TV +5
-25 dBm Excellent 181° S
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Reception Analysis

How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers
Reliability Score
7 / 10

Signal varies 23 dB across the sample area — significant address-level variation expected. Check the map.

Antenna Recommendation
Attenuator

Signal is extremely strong (-19 dBm). Standard antennas may overload your TV. Try inserting a simple metal paperclip into the antenna port first. If that fails, use a Variable Attenuator.

Signal Competition
Contested
Top 2 signals within 0 dB
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About TV Reception in Knoxville

Knoxville, Tennessee (37938) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WPXK-TV at -19 dBm, rated as "Excellent" quality.

For best reception, we recommend using an outdoor antenna mounted as high as possible. Indoor antennas may work for "Excellent" and "Good" rated signals.

Signal Quality Guide

  • Excellent −50 dBm and stronger Indoor antenna should work
  • Good −65 to −50 dBm Indoor antenna in good conditions
  • Fair −75 to −65 dBm Outdoor antenna recommended
  • Poor −85 to −75 dBm High-gain outdoor antenna required
  • No Signal below −85 dBm Below ATSC threshold — reception unlikely