Tue Dec 16 11:20:00 UTC 2025: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Knoxville Lottery Player Strikes Gold with $2 Million Winning Ticket

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – A lucky lottery player in Knoxville is holding a winning ticket worth a staggering $2 million! The Tennessee Lottery announced today that the winning ticket, from the instant-ticket game Mega Millionaire Jumbo Bucks, was purchased at the Weigel’s located at 4750 Middlebrook Pike in Knoxville during the week of December 7-13.

The announcement comes as the Tennessee Lottery celebrates a week of wins, with over $21.8 million paid out to players across the state. While the identity of the $2 million winner remains a mystery, the excitement surrounding the win is palpable in Knoxville.

Meanwhile, lottery fever continues to grip the nation as the Powerball jackpot surges to a whopping $1.1 billion, making it the sixth-largest prize in the game’s history. Players across Tennessee and beyond are scrambling to purchase tickets for a chance at the life-changing sum.

The Tennessee Lottery encourages all players to check their tickets and reminds everyone to play responsibly.

(WBIR contributed to this report.)

Read More