Tower 1043697 — Knoxville, TN
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1043697 — tower (type not specified) near Knoxville, 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 1043697 is a 140 m (458 ft) tower near Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jun 1, 1990. It is registered to Progressive Media Inc., which holds 2 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1043697 |
| Unique system identifier | 606722 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jun 1, 1990 |
| Registration issued | Jul 11, 2008 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 89-ASO-1198-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | 1, 3, 4, 13, 21 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style A (9) |
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
Knoxville, TN · FRN 0011126083
Holds 2 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 225 PAINTER AVENUE
- City
- Knoxville
- State
- Tennessee
- ZIP
- 37919
- County
- Knox County
- County FIPS
- 47093
- Coordinates
- 35.95472, -83.95111
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1043697 compared with others?
At 140 m, structure 1043697 is about 90% above the 74 m average across the 244 structures registered in Knox County. It is about 88% above the Tennessee average of 74 m across 4,893 registrations. Among the 75,198 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TOWER), the average overall height is 76 m, so this one is about 83% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 137 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 140 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 251 m, which puts the top of the structure 391 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1043697, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Knoxville in Knox County, Tennessee, at coordinates 35.95472, -83.95111, with the site address filed as "225 PAINTER AVENUE". Knox County has 244 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 3rd-largest count among the 95 Tennessee counties with registrations, and 190 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 Knoxville, TN · 1043698, a tower at 534 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 1043697 on Jul 11, 2008. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 3,746 in Tennessee.
Who owns antenna structure 1043697?
The FCC record lists Progressive Media Inc. of Knoxville, TN as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0011126083. Across the registry it holds 2 structure registrations, including 2 in Tennessee. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (2 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 89-ASO-1198-OE, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 9, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style A". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 1, 3, 4, 13, 21.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1043697?
Its registered overall height above ground is 140 m (458 ft), and 391 m (1,281 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1043697?
The registered owner is Progressive Media Inc., which holds 2 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1043697?
It is located near Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee at 225 PAINTER AVENUE (35.95472, -83.95111). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jun 1, 1990.
What type of structure is 1043697?
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. 75,198 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Knox County, TN?
Knox County has 244 FCC-registered antenna structures, 190 of them constructed — the 3rd-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 1043697, Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee”, https://towercensus.com/towers/tennessee/knoxville-1043697 (data as of October 20, 2026).