(NASHVILLE, TN) Tennessee has seen a wave of lucky lottery players in recent weeks, with several major wins reported across the state — including multiple six-figure payouts in Rutherford County and beyond. The most recent win came in Murfreesboro, where a Powerball player claimed a $100,000 prize. Just weeks earlier, a $50,000 Powerball ticket was sold in nearby Lebanon, continuing the region’s lucky streak.
Scratch-off players have seen notable success as well:
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Malcolm Avent of Murfreesboro won $2,000 on a $5-million Jumbo Bucks ticket.
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David Pannell of Hendersonville scored a $1-million prize on the Fastest Road to $1 Million scratch-off.
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Donnavon Phillips of Manchester earned $50,000 from a scratch-off ticket.
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James Walden of Fayetteville won $200,000 playing Cash is King.
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A Memphis player instantly won $1 million on a $20 Jumbo Bucks ticket.
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A Rockwood man took home $300,000 from a scratch-off purchased at a Walmart lottery kiosk.
Remaining Big-Money Scratch-Off Prizes
For players wondering which games still have top prizes available, here’s what’s left:
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$20 Jumbo Bucks – 2 remaining $1-million prizes
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Supreme Jumbo Bucks – 2 remaining $1-million prizes
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$50 Fastest Road to $1 Million (purple ticket) – 6 remaining $1-million prizes
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$50 “$5,000,000 Jumbo Bucks” – 3 remaining $5-million prizes
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$50 Jumbo Bucks 500X – 1 remaining $1-million prize
Jackpot Games Continue to Climb
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Powerball is now up to $419 million, with drawings held Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
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Mega Millions has reached $800 million, with the next drawing set for Tuesday night, November 4, 2025.
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For players who don’t want to wait, Tennessee also offers Cash 4 Life, a daily game where the top prize is $1,000 a day for life.
Whether buying a ticket for fun or chasing a life-changing jackpot, Tennessee lottery players are proving that big wins really do happen — and lately, they’re happening often.
EDUCATION FUNDING: Since inception, the Tennessee Education Lottery Corporation has raised more than $8 billion for education programs in the state. More than 2.3 million Lottery-funded scholarships and grants have been awarded to Tennessee students, including HOPE Scholarships, Wilder-Naifeh grants and Drive to 55 initiatives such as Tennessee Promise. Dollars are also used to support after-school programs and an energy-efficient school initiative.
Funding from the Lottery has helped the state become a role model nationwide for helping make college degrees and certificates a reality for students throughout Tennessee. The Lottery is committed to the strategies that drive its success and help achieve its core mission of maximizing funds for education in Tennessee.
