Lattice tower 1044573 — Estill Springs, TN
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1044573 — lattice tower near Estill Springs, Tennessee. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1044573 is a 73 m (240 ft) lattice tower near Estill Springs, Franklin County, Tennessee. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Nov 18, 1995. It is registered to BELLSOUTH TELECOMUNICATIONS, INC., which holds 147 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1044573 |
| Unique system identifier | 607375 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Nov 18, 1995 |
| Registration issued | Sep 15, 2025 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2019-ASO-22708-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 6, 12 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style D (5) |
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
BELLSOUTH TELECOMUNICATIONS, INC.
Plano, TX · FRN 0001857952
Holds 147 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 3.8 MI NW
- City
- Estill Springs
- State
- Tennessee
- ZIP
- 37388
- County
- Franklin County
- County FIPS
- 47051
- Coordinates
- 35.28597, -86.19500
Within ~40 km
Nearby structures
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How tall is structure 1044573 compared with others?
At 73 m, structure 1044573 is about 14% above the 64 m average across the 37 structures registered in Franklin 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 68 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 73 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 314 m, which puts the top of the structure 387 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1044573, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Estill Springs in Franklin County, Tennessee, at coordinates 35.28597, -86.19500, with the site address filed as "3.8 MI NW". Franklin County has 37 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 46th-largest count among the 95 Tennessee counties with registrations, and 25 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 Tullahoma, TN · 1043763, a structure at 334 m (dismantled).
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 1044573 on Sep 15, 2025. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 3,746 in Tennessee.
Who owns antenna structure 1044573?
The FCC record lists BELLSOUTH TELECOMUNICATIONS, INC. of Plano, TX as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0001857952. Across the registry it holds 147 structure registrations, the 143rd-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 12 in Tennessee. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (57 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2019-ASO-22708-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 5, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style D". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 4, 6, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1044573?
Its registered overall height above ground is 73 m (240 ft), and 387 m (1,270 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1044573?
The registered owner is BELLSOUTH TELECOMUNICATIONS, INC., which holds 147 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1044573?
It is located near Estill Springs, Franklin County, Tennessee at 3.8 MI NW (35.28597, -86.19500). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Nov 18, 1995.
What type of structure is 1044573?
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 Franklin County, TN?
Franklin County has 37 FCC-registered antenna structures, 25 of them constructed — the 46th-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 1044573, Estill Springs, Franklin County, Tennessee”, https://towercensus.com/towers/tennessee/estill-springs-1044573 (data as of October 20, 2026).