Antenna structures in Carter County, Tennessee
At a glance
Carter County, Tennessee has 38 FCC-registered antenna structures, 28 of them marked constructed. That is the 41st-largest count among the 95 Tennessee counties with registrations, and 0.78% of the state's 4,893. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1237701 near Elizabethton at 93 m (305 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Carter County compare with the rest of Tennessee?
With 38 registrations, Carter County ranks 41st of 95 counties in Tennessee; Shelby County leads the state with 504. The average registered overall height here is 61 m, about 18% below the Tennessee average of 74 m. The tallest standing structure, at 93 m, is about 54% above the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Carter County?
The most common filed structure type in Carter County is tower (code TOWER), with 24 registrations (63.2%). It is followed by lattice tower (6) and pole (3). In all, 5 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 28 constructed, 3 terminated, 3 dismantled, 2 granted (not yet constructed) and 2 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 Carter County?
Crown Communication LLC holds the most registrations in Carter County, with 9 of the 38. The next largest are Alltel Communications, LLC (3), SBA Properties, LLC (3) and SBA Towers, LLC (3). 16 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Carter County have registered structures?
Registrations in Carter County list 15 different city or place names. The most frequent are Elizabethton (17), Johnson City (3), Roan Mountain (3), Elizabethtown (2) and Hampton (2).
Every registration
All 38 structures in Carter County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elizabethton · 1058412 | 94 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 2 | Elizabethton · 1237701 | 93 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 3 | Johnson City · 1230343 | 88 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 4 | Elizabethtown · 1043642 | 86 m | Mast | Constructed |
| 5 | Hampton · 1058247 | 86 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 6 | Hampton · 1051834 | 85 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 7 | Elizabethtown · 1200023 | 84 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 8 | Johnson City · 1202954 | 84 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 9 | Carter · 1218573 | 79 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 10 | Elizabethton · 1221367 | 79 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 11 | Erwin · 1202753 | 79 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 12 | Elizabethon · 1200021 | 78 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 13 | Elizabethton · 1038402 | 77 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 14 | Elizabethton · 1035295 | 76 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 15 | Roan Mountain · 1217724 | 76 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 16 | Roan Mountain · 1223169 | 76 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 17 | Hunter · 1054538 | 69 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 18 | Elizabethton · 1251110 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 19 | Watauga · 1200024 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 20 | Elizabethton · 1211471 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 21 | Watauga · 1213176 | 61 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 22 | Elizabethton · 1200039 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 23 | College Park · 1246289 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 24 | White Road · 1334628 | 59 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 25 | Elizabethton · 1202452 | 58 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 26 | Johnson City · 1202454 | 58 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 27 | Elizabethton · 1203401 | 56 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 28 | Elizabethton · 1047459 | 49 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 29 | Elizabethton · 1256863 | 49 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 30 | Bristol · 1043003 | 43 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 31 | Elizabethton · 1278580 | 39 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 32 | Elizabethton · 1221101 | 32 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 33 | Elizabethton · 1004068 | 23 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 34 | Wautauga · 1278494 | 19 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 35 | Elizabethown · 1233573 | 18 m | Pole | Canceled |
| 36 | Elizabethton · 1312327 | 18 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 37 | Roan Mountain · 1055407 | 14 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 38 | Elizabethton · 1206066 | 10 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Carter County, TN?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 38 registered antenna structures in Carter County, Tennessee, 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 Carter County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Carter County is registration 1237701, a guyed tower near Elizabethton at 93 m (305 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Carter County?
Crown Communication LLC holds the most registrations in Carter County (9), followed by Alltel Communications, LLC (3).
What kind of towers are in Carter County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (24 of 38 registrations), then lattice tower (6).
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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 Carter County, Tennessee”, https://towercensus.com/towers/tennessee/county/carter-county (data as of October 13, 2026).