Guyed tower 1255825 — Altamont, TN
DismantledFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1255825 — guyed tower near Altamont, Tennessee. Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1255825 is a 93 m (306 ft) guyed tower near Altamont, Grundy County, Tennessee. Its registration status is dismantled, with construction recorded on Dec 5, 2006, and the FCC record shows it dismantled on Jul 25, 2024. It is registered to American Towers LLC, which holds 21,809 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1255825 |
| Unique system identifier | 2654990 |
| Status | Dismantled (I) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Dec 5, 2006 |
| Registration issued | Jul 26, 2024 |
| Date dismantled | Jul 25, 2024 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2019-ASO-19604-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1L |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 8, 12 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style E (7) |
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
Woburn, MA · FRN 0011498342
Holds 21,809 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 1720 Besstown Road
- City
- Altamont
- State
- Tennessee
- ZIP
- 37305
- County
- Grundy County
- County FIPS
- 47061
- Coordinates
- 35.46347, -85.70644
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1255825 compared with others?
At 93 m, structure 1255825 is roughly in line with the 85 m average across the 23 structures registered in Grundy County. It is about 26% above the Tennessee average of 74 m across 4,893 registrations. Among the 20,277 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (GTOWER), the average overall height is 107 m, so this one is about 12% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 90 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 93 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 602 m, which puts the top of the structure 696 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1255825, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Altamont in Grundy County, Tennessee, at coordinates 35.46347, -85.70644, with the site address filed as "1720 Besstown Road". Grundy County has 23 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 72nd-largest count among the 95 Tennessee counties with registrations, and 17 of them are marked constructed. Tennessee as a whole has 4,893 registrations, the 17th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Chattanooga, TN · 1043736, a structure at 195 m (constructed).
What does the status "Dismantled" mean?
Dismantled means the owner has notified the FCC that the structure was taken down. The FCC issued registration 1255825 on Jul 26, 2024. Nationally, 12,669 of the 197,770 registrations (6.4%) carry the dismantled status, including 256 in Tennessee.
Who owns antenna structure 1255825?
The FCC record lists American Towers LLC of Woburn, MA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0011498342. Across the registry it holds 21,809 structure registrations, the largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (5,885 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2019-ASO-19604-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1L, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 7, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style E". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 4, 8, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1255825?
Its registered overall height above ground is 93 m (306 ft), and 696 m (2,282 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1255825?
The registered owner is American Towers LLC, which holds 21,809 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1255825?
It is located near Altamont, Grundy County, Tennessee at 1720 Besstown Road (35.46347, -85.70644). Its status is dismantled; it was constructed on Dec 5, 2006.
What type of structure is 1255825?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code GTOWER, which decodes to "Guyed tower". Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base. 20,277 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Grundy County, TN?
Grundy County has 23 FCC-registered antenna structures, 17 of them constructed — the 72nd-largest count among 95 counties in Tennessee.
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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 1255825, Altamont, Grundy County, Tennessee”, https://towercensus.com/towers/tennessee/altamont-1255825 (data as of October 13, 2026).