Tower 1253952 — Monterey, TN
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1253952 — tower (type not specified) near Monterey, 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 1253952 is a 97 m (318 ft) tower near Monterey, Putnam County, Tennessee. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Mar 31, 2006. It is registered to Upper Cumberland Broadcast Council, which holds 2 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1253952 |
| Unique system identifier | 2653117 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Mar 31, 2006 |
| Registration issued | Jun 19, 2006 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2006-ASO-2819-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| Painting / lighting spec | 3, 4, 5, 12 |
| 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
Upper Cumberland Broadcast Council
Cookeville, TN · FRN 0008526402
Holds 2 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 1017 Woodcliff Road, 3.5 Miles SE of Buck Mountain Road
- City
- Monterey
- State
- Tennessee
- ZIP
- 38506
- County
- Putnam County
- County FIPS
- 47141
- Coordinates
- 36.17289, -85.34447
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1253952 compared with others?
At 97 m, structure 1253952 is about 13% above the 86 m average across the 58 structures registered in Putnam County. It is about 31% above 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 27% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 91 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 97 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 590 m, which puts the top of the structure 686 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1253952, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Monterey in Putnam County, Tennessee, at coordinates 36.17289, -85.34447, with the site address filed as "1017 Woodcliff Road, 3.5 Miles SE of Buck Mountain Road". Putnam County has 58 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 21st-largest count among the 95 Tennessee counties with registrations, and 49 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 Monterey, TN · 1047124, a tower at 245 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 1253952 on Jun 19, 2006. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 3,743 in Tennessee.
Who owns antenna structure 1253952?
The FCC record lists Upper Cumberland Broadcast Council of Cookeville, TN as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0008526402. 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 2006-ASO-2819-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, 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 3, 4, 5, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1253952?
Its registered overall height above ground is 97 m (318 ft), and 686 m (2,252 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1253952?
The registered owner is Upper Cumberland Broadcast Council, which holds 2 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1253952?
It is located near Monterey, Putnam County, Tennessee at 1017 Woodcliff Road, 3.5 Miles SE of Buck Mountain Road (36.17289, -85.34447). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Mar 31, 2006.
What type of structure is 1253952?
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 Putnam County, TN?
Putnam County has 58 FCC-registered antenna structures, 49 of them constructed — the 21st-largest count among 95 counties in Tennessee.
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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 structure 1253952, Monterey, Putnam County, Tennessee”, https://towercensus.com/towers/tennessee/monterey-1253952 (data as of October 13, 2026).