Antenna structures in Smith County, Tennessee
At a glance
Smith County, Tennessee has 18 FCC-registered antenna structures, 13 of them marked constructed. That is the 81st-largest count among the 95 Tennessee counties with registrations, and 0.37% of the state's 4,893. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1040893 near Hickman at 315 m (1,033 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Smith County compare with the rest of Tennessee?
With 18 registrations, Smith County ranks 81st of 95 counties in Tennessee; Shelby County leads the state with 504. The average registered overall height here is 86 m, about 15% above the Tennessee average of 74 m. The tallest standing structure, at 315 m, is about 3.7 times the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Smith County?
The most common filed structure type in Smith County is tower (code TOWER), with 7 registrations (38.9%). It is followed by lattice tower (6) and guyed tower (2). In all, 5 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 13 constructed, 2 dismantled, 2 canceled and 1 terminated. Only constructed registrations describe structures the registry treats as standing; canceled, dismantled and terminated records stay listed as history.
Who owns the towers in Smith County?
American Towers LLC holds the most registrations in Smith County, with 3 of the 18. The next largest are Crown Castle Towers 06-2 LLC (2), OpenLink Partners LLC (2) and SBA Monarch Towers I, LLC (2). 11 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Smith County have registered structures?
Registrations in Smith County list 6 different city or place names. The most frequent are Carthage (8), Gordonsville (5), Hickman (2), Brush Creek (1) and Riddleton (1).
Every registration
All 18 structures in Smith County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hickman · 1040893 | 315 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 2 | Brush Creek · 1052146 | 126 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 3 | Gordonsville · 1200860 | 101 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 4 | Carthage · 1250211 | 98 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 5 | Carthage · 1307128 | 90 m | Lattice tower | Canceled |
| 6 | Riddleton · 1315374 | 90 m | Lattice tower | Canceled |
| 7 | Carthage · 1317283 | 88 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 8 | Gordonsville · 1200857 | 81 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 9 | Gordonsville · 1239420 | 81 m | Lattice tower | Dismantled |
| 10 | Gordonsville · 1063198 | 79 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 11 | Pleasant Shade · 1288642 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 12 | Hickman · 1223711 | 77 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 13 | Carthage · 1251683 | 64 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 14 | Gordonsville · 1217799 | 58 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 15 | Carthage · 1289469 | 31 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 16 | Carthage · 1289470 | 31 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 17 | Carthage · 1280854 | 27 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 18 | Carthage · 1066167 | 27 m | Pole | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Smith County, TN?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 18 registered antenna structures in Smith County, Tennessee, 13 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 Smith County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Smith County is registration 1040893, a guyed tower near Hickman at 315 m (1,033 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Smith County?
American Towers LLC holds the most registrations in Smith County (3), followed by Crown Castle Towers 06-2 LLC (2).
What kind of towers are in Smith County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (7 of 18 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 Smith County, Tennessee”, https://towercensus.com/towers/tennessee/county/smith-county (data as of October 13, 2026).