A Maryville family is celebrating a life-changing moment after winning $1 million from a Tennessee Lottery instant game. The lucky winner, a local landscaper and handyman, said the prize will finally help his family buy their dream home. Another player in the region also took home a $10,000 prize for home repairs as the Tennessee Lottery announced over $21 million in total winnings last week.
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Landscaper’s Big Moment
The fortunate Maryville resident won the top prize in May after purchasing a $1,000,000 Multiplier Jackpot instant game ticket. The winning ticket was bought at Ellejoy Market & Deli located at 2356 Ellejoy Road in Walland. Reacting to the news, he shared, “We can’t wait to get a new house,” and added, “I just can’t believe it. This will change our lives.”
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Second Winner Celebrates
In addition to the million-dollar prize, another winner claimed a $10,000 total prize from a drawing-style lottery game. He plans to use the amount to handle some long-delayed home improvements. Though smaller in comparison, the prize offers meaningful relief for his household’s needs…