Tower 1214425 — Summer Shade, KY
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1214425 — tower (type not specified) near Summer Shade, Kentucky. Filed under the FCC's older general tower code, which does not record whether the tower is guyed, lattice or a monopole.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1214425 is a 64 m (210 ft) tower near Summer Shade, Metcalfe County, Kentucky. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Nov 9, 2000. It is registered to Tennessee Valley Authority, which holds 25 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1214425 |
| Unique system identifier | 2611930 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Nov 9, 2000 |
| Registration issued | Jul 5, 2000 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 98-ASO-4834-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1J |
| Painting / lighting spec | 3, 4, 5, 13 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style A (9) |
The painting/lighting specification is copied as filed: the FAA marking and lighting chapters and paragraphs cited in the ASR record. The marking/lighting code is decoded using the FCC registration form's code list.
Registered owner
Chattanooga, TN · FRN 0006142970
Holds 25 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- Ky Hwy 90, 1.1 mi East of intersection Ky Hyws 640 and 90. 1mi East SummerShade
- City
- Summer Shade
- State
- Kentucky
- ZIP
- 42166
- County
- Metcalfe County
- County FIPS
- 21169
- Coordinates
- 36.88222, -85.68800
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1214425 compared with others?
At 64 m, structure 1214425 is about 25% below the 86 m average across the 18 structures registered in Metcalfe County. It is about 20% below the Kentucky average of 80 m across 3,686 registrations. Among the 75,247 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TOWER), the average overall height is 76 m, so this one is about 16% below that figure.
The site's filed ground elevation is 307 m, which puts the top of the structure 371 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1214425, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Summer Shade in Metcalfe County, Kentucky, at coordinates 36.88222, -85.68800, with the site address filed as "Ky Hwy 90, 1.1 mi East of intersection Ky Hyws 640 and 90. 1mi East SummerShade". Metcalfe County has 18 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 81st-largest count among the 120 Kentucky counties with registrations, and 16 of them are marked constructed. Kentucky as a whole has 3,686 registrations, the 25th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Columbia, KY · 1062332, a guyed tower at 291 m (constructed).
What does the status "Constructed" mean?
Constructed means the owner has notified the FCC that construction is complete, so the registry treats the structure as standing. The FCC issued registration 1214425 on Jul 5, 2000. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 2,890 in Kentucky.
Who owns antenna structure 1214425?
The FCC record lists Tennessee Valley Authority of Chattanooga, TN as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0006142970. Across the registry it holds 25 structure registrations, including 6 in Kentucky. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (20 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 98-ASO-4834-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1J, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 9, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style A". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 3, 4, 5, 13.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1214425?
Its registered overall height above ground is 64 m (210 ft), and 371 m (1,218 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1214425?
The registered owner is Tennessee Valley Authority, which holds 25 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1214425?
It is located near Summer Shade, Metcalfe County, Kentucky at Ky Hwy 90, 1.1 mi East of intersection Ky Hyws 640 and 90. 1mi East SummerShade (36.88222, -85.68800). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Nov 9, 2000.
What type of structure is 1214425?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code TOWER, which decodes to "Tower (type not specified)". Filed under the FCC's older general tower code, which does not record whether the tower is guyed, lattice or a monopole. 75,247 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Metcalfe County, KY?
Metcalfe County has 18 FCC-registered antenna structures, 16 of them constructed — the 81st-largest count among 120 counties in Kentucky.
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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 structure 1214425, Summer Shade, Metcalfe County, Kentucky”, https://towercensus.com/towers/kentucky/summer-shade-1214425 (data as of October 13, 2026).