Antenna structures in Tazewell County, Virginia
At a glance
Tazewell County, Virginia has 38 FCC-registered antenna structures, 28 of them marked constructed. That is the 40th-largest count among the 132 Virginia counties with registrations, and 0.90% of the state's 4,239. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1018302 near Cedar Bluff at 130 m (425 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Tazewell County compare with the rest of Virginia?
With 38 registrations, Tazewell County ranks 40th of 132 counties in Virginia; Fairfax County leads the state with 185. The average registered overall height here is 76 m, about 14% above the Virginia average of 66 m. The tallest standing structure, at 130 m, is about 71% above the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Tazewell County?
The most common filed structure type in Tazewell County is tower (code TOWER), with 16 registrations (42.1%). It is followed by lattice tower (12) and guyed tower (3). In all, 8 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 28 constructed, 6 canceled, 3 dismantled and 1 granted (not yet constructed). Only constructed registrations describe structures the registry treats as standing; canceled, dismantled and terminated records stay listed as history.
Who owns the towers in Tazewell County?
American Towers LLC holds the most registrations in Tazewell County, with 5 of the 38. The next largest are Cellco Partnership (4), Pegasus Tower Company, LTD (4) and SBA Towers IV, LLC (4). 18 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Tazewell County have registered structures?
Registrations in Tazewell County list 13 different city or place names. The most frequent are Richlands (7), Bluefield (6), Cedar Bluff (5), Tazewell (5) and Pounding Mill (3).
Every registration
All 38 structures in Tazewell County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cedar Bluff · 1018302 | 130 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 2 | Jewell Ridge · 1018107 | 108 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 3 | Pounding Mill · 1274921 | 96 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 4 | North Tazewell · 1066072 | 93 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 5 | Bluefield · 1212624 | 93 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 6 | Richlands · 1018303 | 91 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 7 | Tazewell · 1001947 | 87 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 8 | Cedar Bluff · 1254441 | 84 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 9 | Tazewell · 1247716 | 82 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 10 | North Tazewell, · 1251639 | 81 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 11 | Tazewell · 1017538 | 81 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 12 | Tazewell · 1249751 | 81 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 13 | Pocahontas · 1262918 | 79 m | Unspecified structure | Canceled |
| 14 | Cedar Bluff · 1261674 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 15 | Tazewell · 1274559 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 16 | Richlands · 1244667 | 78 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 17 | Richlands · 1244670 | 78 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 18 | Richlands · 1245582 | 78 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 19 | Pounding Mill · 1261675 | 78 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 20 | Bluefield · 1273965 | 78 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 21 | Bluefield · 1209025 | 77 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 22 | Cliffield · 1244660 | 77 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 23 | Springfield · 1246565 | 77 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 24 | North Tazewell · 1219884 | 75 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 25 | Richlands · 1017565 | 73 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 26 | Bluefield · 1018192 | 71 m | Antenna tower array (tower 1 of 2) | Dismantled |
| 27 | Bluefield · 1018193 | 71 m | Antenna tower array (tower 2 of 2) | Dismantled |
| 28 | Cedar Bluff · 1013998 | 70 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 29 | Bluefield · 1334006 | 61 m | Monopole | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 30 | Richlands · 1244274 | 61 m | Mast | Constructed |
| 31 | Pounding Mill · 1247763 | 61 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 32 | Springville · 1264366 | 60 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 33 | Raven · 1332590 | 59 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 34 | Springville · 1268464 | 58 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 35 | North Tazewell · 1327278 | 52 m | Lattice tower | Canceled |
| 36 | Cedar Bluff · 1036019 | 50 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 37 | Raven · 1265594 | 47 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 38 | Richlands · 1015963 | 40 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Tazewell County, VA?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 38 registered antenna structures in Tazewell County, Virginia, 28 of them constructed. Registration is generally required only for structures taller than about 60 m or near airports, so shorter cell sites may not appear.
What is the tallest tower in Tazewell County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Tazewell County is registration 1018302, a tower near Cedar Bluff at 130 m (425 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Tazewell County?
American Towers LLC holds the most registrations in Tazewell County (5), followed by Cellco Partnership (4).
What kind of towers are in Tazewell County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (16 of 38 registrations), then lattice tower (12).
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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 structures in Tazewell County, Virginia”, https://towercensus.com/towers/virginia/county/tazewell-county (data as of October 13, 2026).