Lattice tower 1278355 — Beersheba Springs, TN
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1278355 — lattice tower near Beersheba Springs, Tennessee. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1278355 is a 78 m (255 ft) lattice tower near Beersheba Springs, Grundy County, Tennessee. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jun 18, 2011. It is registered to American Towers LLC, which holds 21,809 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1278355 |
| Unique system identifier | 2677783 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jun 18, 2011 |
| Registration issued | Aug 20, 2026 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2026-ASO-9755-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| 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
- 18384 Hwy 56 S (275100)
- City
- Beersheba Springs
- State
- Tennessee
- ZIP
- 37305
- County
- Grundy County
- County FIPS
- 47061
- Coordinates
- 35.45819, -85.67536
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1278355 compared with others?
At 78 m, structure 1278355 is roughly in line with the 85 m average across the 23 structures registered in Grundy County. It is roughly in line with the Tennessee average of 74 m across 4,893 registrations. Among the 35,918 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (LTOWER), the average overall height is 73 m, so this one is roughly in line with that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 76 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 78 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 568 m, which puts the top of the structure 645 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1278355, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Beersheba Springs in Grundy County, Tennessee, at coordinates 35.45819, -85.67536, with the site address filed as "18384 Hwy 56 S (275100)". 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 "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 1278355 on Aug 20, 2026. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 3,746 in Tennessee.
Who owns antenna structure 1278355?
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 (5,892 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2026-ASO-9755-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, 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 1278355?
Its registered overall height above ground is 78 m (255 ft), and 645 m (2,117 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1278355?
The registered owner is American Towers LLC, which holds 21,809 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1278355?
It is located near Beersheba Springs, Grundy County, Tennessee at 18384 Hwy 56 S (275100) (35.45819, -85.67536). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jun 18, 2011.
What type of structure is 1278355?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code LTOWER, which decodes to "Lattice tower". Open-framework steel lattice tower. 35,918 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 20, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1278355, Beersheba Springs, Grundy County, Tennessee”, https://towercensus.com/towers/tennessee/beersheba-springs-1278355 (data as of October 20, 2026).