Tower 1008173 — Germantown, TN
TerminatedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1008173 — tower (type not specified) near Germantown, Tennessee. Filed under the FCC's older general tower code, which does not record whether the tower is guyed, lattice or a monopole.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1008173 is a 50 m (165 ft) tower near Germantown, Shelby County, Tennessee. Its registration status is terminated. It is registered to INTERCEL INC.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1008173 |
| Unique system identifier | 98568 |
| Status | Terminated (T) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | — |
| Registration issued | Feb 3, 1997 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 96-ASO-3235-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | — |
| Marking / lighting code | — |
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
INTERCEL INC
West Point, GA
Location
- Address
- .61 KM W OF US-78 1.12 KM S OF I-240 3.21 KM SW
- City
- Germantown
- State
- Tennessee
- ZIP
- 38118
- County
- Shelby County
- County FIPS
- 47157
- Coordinates
- 35.07139, -89.95278
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1008173 compared with others?
At 50 m, structure 1008173 is about 23% below the 65 m average across the 504 structures registered in Shelby County. It is about 32% below the Tennessee average of 74 m across 4,893 registrations. Among the 75,247 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TOWER), the average overall height is 76 m, so this one is about 34% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 46 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 50 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 78 m, which puts the top of the structure 128 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1008173, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Germantown in Shelby County, Tennessee, at coordinates 35.07139, -89.95278, with the site address filed as ".61 KM W OF US-78 1.12 KM S OF I-240 3.21 KM SW". Shelby County has 504 FCC-registered antenna structures, the largest count among the 95 Tennessee counties with registrations, and 387 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 Frenchman'S Bayou, AR · 1044106, a tower at 403 m (constructed).
What does the status "Terminated" mean?
Terminated means the FCC has ended the registration. The FCC issued registration 1008173 on Feb 3, 1997. Nationally, 8,910 of the 197,770 registrations (4.5%) carry the terminated status, including 117 in Tennessee.
Who owns antenna structure 1008173?
The FCC record lists INTERCEL INC of West Point, GA as the registered owner.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 96-ASO-3235-OE, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1008173?
Its registered overall height above ground is 50 m (165 ft), and 128 m (421 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1008173?
The registered owner is INTERCEL INC.
Where is antenna structure 1008173?
It is located near Germantown, Shelby County, Tennessee at .61 KM W OF US-78 1.12 KM S OF I-240 3.21 KM SW (35.07139, -89.95278). Its status is terminated.
What type of structure is 1008173?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code TOWER, which decodes to "Tower (type not specified)". Filed under the FCC's older general tower code, which does not record whether the tower is guyed, lattice or a monopole. 75,247 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Shelby County, TN?
Shelby County has 504 FCC-registered antenna structures, 387 of them constructed — the largest count among 95 counties in Tennessee.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1008173, weekly bulk file.
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 1008173, Germantown, Shelby County, Tennessee”, https://towercensus.com/towers/tennessee/germantown-1008173 (data as of October 13, 2026).