Guyed tower 1226087 — Sparta, TN
DismantledFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1226087 — guyed tower near Sparta, Tennessee. Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1226087 is a 82 m (269 ft) guyed tower near Sparta, White County, Tennessee. Its registration status is dismantled, with construction recorded on Jul 20, 2001, and the FCC record shows it dismantled on Jun 17, 2022. It is registered to American Towers LLC, which holds 21,809 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1226087 |
| Unique system identifier | 2623894 |
| Status | Dismantled (I) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jul 20, 2001 |
| Registration issued | Jun 24, 2022 |
| Date dismantled | Jun 17, 2022 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2017-ASO-22829-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1L |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 8, 12 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style E (7) |
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
Woburn, MA · FRN 0011498342
Holds 21,809 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 1845 Verna Qualls Rd
- City
- Sparta
- State
- Tennessee
- ZIP
- 38583
- County
- White County
- County FIPS
- 47185
- Coordinates
- 35.93047, -85.43300
Within ~40 km
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Tower (type not specified) · Canceled
How tall is structure 1226087 compared with others?
At 82 m, structure 1226087 is roughly in line with the 80 m average across the 29 structures registered in White County. It is about 11% above the Tennessee average of 74 m across 4,893 registrations. Among the 20,277 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (GTOWER), the average overall height is 107 m, so this one is about 23% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 76 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 82 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 403 m, which puts the top of the structure 485 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1226087, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Sparta in White County, Tennessee, at coordinates 35.93047, -85.43300, with the site address filed as "1845 Verna Qualls Rd". White County has 29 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 64th-largest count among the 95 Tennessee counties with registrations, and 16 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 "Dismantled" mean?
Dismantled means the owner has notified the FCC that the structure was taken down. The FCC issued registration 1226087 on Jun 24, 2022. Nationally, 12,669 of the 197,770 registrations (6.4%) carry the dismantled status, including 256 in Tennessee.
Who owns antenna structure 1226087?
The FCC record lists American Towers LLC of Woburn, MA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0011498342. Across the registry it holds 21,809 structure registrations, the largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (5,885 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2017-ASO-22829-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1L, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 7, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style E". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 4, 8, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1226087?
Its registered overall height above ground is 82 m (269 ft), and 485 m (1,591 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1226087?
The registered owner is American Towers LLC, which holds 21,809 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1226087?
It is located near Sparta, White County, Tennessee at 1845 Verna Qualls Rd (35.93047, -85.43300). Its status is dismantled; it was constructed on Jul 20, 2001.
What type of structure is 1226087?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code GTOWER, which decodes to "Guyed tower". Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base. 20,277 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in White County, TN?
White County has 29 FCC-registered antenna structures, 16 of them constructed — the 64th-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 1226087, Sparta, White County, Tennessee”, https://towercensus.com/towers/tennessee/sparta-1226087 (data as of October 13, 2026).