Antenna structures in Shelby County, Kentucky
At a glance
Shelby County, Kentucky has 31 FCC-registered antenna structures, 28 of them marked constructed. That is the 39th-largest count among the 120 Kentucky counties with registrations, and 0.84% of the state's 3,686. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1041556 near Shelbyville at 145 m (476 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Shelby County compare with the rest of Kentucky?
With 31 registrations, Shelby County ranks 39th of 120 counties in Kentucky; Jefferson County leads the state with 304. The average registered overall height here is 90 m, about 12% above the Kentucky average of 80 m. The tallest standing structure, at 145 m, is about 61% above the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Shelby County?
The most common filed structure type in Shelby County is tower (code TOWER), with 20 registrations (64.5%). It is followed by lattice tower (7) and guyed tower (2). In all, 4 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 28 constructed, 2 granted (not yet constructed) and 1 canceled. Only constructed registrations describe structures the registry treats as standing; canceled, dismantled and terminated records stay listed as history.
Who owns the towers in Shelby County?
Crown Castle South LLC, SBA Towers, LLC and Skyway Towers, LLC hold the most registrations in Shelby County, 3 each of the 31. Other owners include Crown Castle GT Company, LLC (2), T-Mobile USA Tower LLC (2) and American Towers LLC (1). 20 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Shelby County have registered structures?
Registrations in Shelby County list 9 different city or place names. The most frequent are Shelbyville (13), Simpsonville (8), Clay Village (3), Waddy (2) and Shelby Co. (1).
Every registration
All 31 structures in Shelby County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shelbyville · 1041556 | 145 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 2 | Shelbyville · 1211055 | 145 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 3 | Clay Village · 1042285 | 128 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 4 | Shelby Co. · 1043315 | 124 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 5 | Clay Village · 1002384 | 123 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 6 | Simpsonville · 1235138 | 111 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 7 | Edgewood · 1056915 | 107 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 8 | Simpsonville · 1041555 | 107 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 9 | Shelbyville · 1048809 | 102 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 10 | Shelbyville · 1223172 | 95 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 11 | Shelbyville · 1265529 | 95 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 12 | Simpsonville · 1031517 | 94 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 13 | Shelbyville · 1246101 | 93 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 14 | Simpsonville · 1036180 | 91 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 15 | Shelbyville · 1036601 | 91 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 16 | Shelbyville · 1237145 | 84 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 17 | Bagdad · 1303324 | 82 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 18 | Frankfort · 1303097 | 82 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 19 | Shelbyville · 1256273 | 81 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 20 | Simpsonville · 1001897 | 80 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 21 | Simpsonville · 1028137 | 78 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 22 | Waddy · 1334250 | 78 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 23 | Simpsonville · 1334672 | 78 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 24 | Mt Eden · 1043455 | 74 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 25 | Shelbyville · 1050170 | 72 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 26 | Shelbyville · 1041061 | 71 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 27 | Clay Village · 1264769 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 28 | Waddy · 1318197 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 29 | Shelbyville · 1318198 | 59 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 30 | Simpsonville · 1297291 | 58 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 31 | Shelbyville · 1318196 | 56 m | Monopole | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Shelby County, KY?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 31 registered antenna structures in Shelby County, Kentucky, 28 of them constructed. Registration is generally required only for structures taller than about 60 m or near airports, so shorter cell sites may not appear.
What is the tallest tower in Shelby County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Shelby County is registration 1041556, a guyed tower near Shelbyville at 145 m (476 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Shelby County?
Crown Castle South LLC, SBA Towers, LLC and Skyway Towers, LLC are tied for the most registrations in Shelby County, with 3 each.
What kind of towers are in Shelby County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (20 of 31 registrations), then lattice tower (7).
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About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 13, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structures in Shelby County, Kentucky”, https://towercensus.com/towers/kentucky/county/shelby-county (data as of October 13, 2026).