Someone who stopped by the Publix on Tiny Town Road in Clarksville just turned a routine grocery run into a multimillion-dollar moment. A Powerball ticket sold at the store matched five numbers in Saturday night's drawing and, because the player added Power Play, the slip of paper is now worth $2 million, according to the Tennessee Lottery. The winning ticket was purchased at the Publix at 1490 Tiny Town Road, and state officials say they will not release further details until the prize is claimed. Neighbors and store staff are now watching and waiting to see who steps forward.
As reported by FOX17, the Tennessee Lottery said the player matched five white balls in the June 27 drawing and had purchased the Power Play add-on. FOX17's report also noted a separate KENO To Go winner in Knoxville, a $45,000 ticket bought at Ian's Market on Washington Pike. The lottery's release reiterated that no additional information will be provided until the prize is claimed.
Power Play Doubles A Match-5 Win
The Powerball game explains that Match-5 prizes are automatically doubled to $2 million when a player adds Power Play, turning what would normally be a $1 million payout into $2 million for those who opt in. The official results for the June 27 drawing list Match-5 plus Power Play winners in Arizona and Tennessee, confirming the game mechanics behind the Clarksville payout.
What Big Tennessee Winners Have To Do Next
Per the Tennessee Lottery's claims guidance, prizes of $200,000 or more must be claimed in person at the lottery's Nashville headquarters, and all drawing-style prizes must be claimed within 180 days of the drawing date. Winners are advised to sign the back of any winning ticket, complete a claim form for prizes of $600 and up, and bring valid ID along with proof of Social Security when they present the ticket. The lottery's claim page lays out the required paperwork, district-office options, and contact numbers for anyone preparing to start the process.
Neighborhood Buzz And A Familiar Lottery Pattern
When a big ticket hits in a smaller community, retailers and neighbors usually spend a few days guessing who the lucky winner might be, a pattern that has played out across Tennessee in recent years. Hoodline's past coverage of state winners, including a Knoxville $2M match, shows how these announcements spark local chatter while the winner quietly decides when and how to claim the money.
If you believe you hold the winning ticket, sign the back immediately and contact the Tennessee Lottery or visit a district office for instructions on documentation and next steps, in line with the lottery's claim guidance. The lottery's website includes downloadable claim forms and phone numbers for the Nashville headquarters and regional offices.
