Nashville Headquarters & Claim Center

Phone: (615) 324-6500
- Opening times:
- Monday to Friday - -
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Cash 4 Evening
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Tennessee Cash
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Powerball
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Mega Millions
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Lotto America
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Cash4Life
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Scammers are taking advantage of the COVID-19 pandemic and increasing their activities in Tennessee. Be aware, stay alert, and never send money to receive a lottery prize.
The Tennessee Lottery Headquarters and all claim centers are open for walk-in claims - no appointments are required.
Prizes less than $600 can be claimed at any Tennessee Lottery retailer.
Prizes over $600 can be claimed by mail: complete and sign the back of the ticket, fill out the Prize Claim Form, and include a copy of a valid photo ID and proof of the SSN.
All documents need to be mailed via certified mail to the Tennessee Education Lottery. Keep a copy of all documents for your records.
All prizes over $200,000 must be claimed in person from the Tennessee Lottery Headquarters in Nashville.
Important information if you want to call the Lottery Headquarters:
A quick summary for all Tennessee State Lottery games.
Game | Prize Type | Numbers | Sales Close |
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Cash 3 Morning | Top Prize | 3 from 0-9 | 9:08 a.m. |
Cash 3 Midday | Top Prize | 3 from 0-9 | 12:08 p.m. |
Cash 3 Evening | Top Prize | 3 from 0-9 | 6:08 p.m. |
Cash 4 Morning | Top Prize | 4 from 0-9 | 9:08 a.m. |
Cash 4 Midday | Top Prize | 4 from 0-9 | 12:08 p.m. |
Cash 4 Evening | Top Prize | 4 from 0-9 | 6:08 p.m. |
Tennessee Cash | Jackpot | 5 from 1-35 + 1 from 1-5 | 10:15 p.m. |
Powerball | Jackpot | 5 from 1-69 + 1 from 1-26 | 9:00 p.m. |
Mega Millions | Jackpot | 5 from 1-70 + 1 from 1-25 | 9:45 p.m. |
Lotto America | Jackpot | 5 from 1-52 + 1 from 1-10 | 9:00 p.m. |
Cash4Life | Top Prize | 5 from 1-60 + 1 from 1-4 | 7:45 p.m. |
Find out when each draw takes place.
Game | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
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Cash 3 Morning | 9:28 a.m. | 9:28 a.m. | 9:28 a.m. | 9:28 a.m. | 9:28 a.m. | 9:28 a.m. | |
Cash 3 Midday | 12:28 p.m. | 12:28 p.m. | 12:28 p.m. | 12:28 p.m. | 12:28 p.m. | 12:28 p.m. | |
Cash 3 Evening | 6:28 p.m. | 6:28 p.m. | 6:28 p.m. | 6:28 p.m. | 6:28 p.m. | 6:28 p.m. | 6:28 p.m. |
Cash 4 Morning | 9:28 a.m. | 9:28 a.m. | 9:28 a.m. | 9:28 a.m. | 9:28 a.m. | 9:28 a.m. | |
Cash 4 Midday | 12:28 p.m. | 12:28 p.m. | 12:28 p.m. | 12:28 p.m. | 12:28 p.m. | 12:28 p.m. | |
Cash 4 Evening | 6:28 p.m. | 6:28 p.m. | 6:28 p.m. | 6:28 p.m. | 6:28 p.m. | 6:28 p.m. | 6:28 p.m. |
Tennessee Cash | 10:30 p.m. | 10:30 p.m. | 10:30 p.m. | ||||
Powerball | 9:59 p.m. | 9:59 p.m. | |||||
Mega Millions | 10:00 p.m. | 10:00 p.m. | |||||
Lotto America | 10:30 p.m. | 10:30 p.m. | |||||
Cash4Life | 8:00 p.m. | 8:00 p.m. | 8:00 p.m. | 8:00 p.m. | 8:00 p.m. | 8:00 p.m. | 8:00 p.m. |
All times displayed in Tennessee local time. |
Tennessee Lottery allows players to purchase tickets for consecutive lottery draws in advance.
Game | Advanced Draws |
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Cash 3 Morning | up to 7 |
Cash 3 Midday | up to 7 |
Cash 3 Evening | up to 7 |
Cash 4 Morning | up to 7 |
Cash 4 Midday | up to 7 |
Cash 4 Evening | up to 7 |
Tennessee Cash | up to 12 |
Powerball | up to 10 |
Mega Millions | up to 10 |
Lotto America | up to 10 |
Cash4Life | up to 14 |
Here's the normal process for claiming prizes in Tennessee.
Postal Address: Tennessee Education Lottery, P.O. Box 290636, Nashville, TN 37229-0636
Download the Tennessee Lottery Prize Claim Form.
Here are the taxes withheld for winners that present their Social Security Number when claiming their lottery prize within the state of Tennessee.
Winnings | Tax | Percentage |
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Over $5,000 | State Tax | 0% |
Federal Tax | 24% | |
Total: 24% |
If the winner does not present a Social Security Number when claiming their lottery prize, this is how the taxes are withheld by the Tennessee Lottery:
Winnings | Tax | Percentage |
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$600 or more | State Tax | 0% |
Federal Tax | 30% | |
Total: 30% |
The Tennessee Lottery first began selling tickets in 2004. Today, they offer customers a wide variety of fun and entertaining games, including up to 45 instant ticket games and eight lottery-style games.
Since its inception, the Tennessee Lottery has raised more than $5.25 billion for educational programs. Over 1 million students have benefited from lottery-funded scholarships and grants at colleges and universities throughout the state. The Tennessee Lottery prides itself in continuing to provide entertaining games for payers, while delivering superior customer service, operating with the highest business standards, and generating funds for education in Tennessee.
Phone Number: (615) 324-6500
You have 180 days from the date of the draw to collect your winnings.
Prizes of less than $600 can be claimed on the same day at any participating retailer. Prizes ranging from $600 to $199,999 must be claimed at a Tennessee Lottery Office, and prizes of more than $200,000 must be claimed at the Tennessee Lottery Headquarters in Nashville. Prizes can also be claimed by mailing your winning ticket to a lottery office, please allow time for delivery and processing.
Yes. If your ticket is lost or stolen and you haven’t signed it, you may not be able to claim it as your own.
Due to strict regulations, the state of Tennessee does not currently sell lottery tickets over the phone, by mail, or online. Tickets can be purchased in person at any authorized retailer.
Yes. All lottery prizes in Tennessee are subject to federal income taxes and some are subject to federal tax withholdings as well.
Furthermore, the Tennessee Lottery reports all winnings of $600 or more to the Internal Revenue Service. Winners of prizes of $600 or over are required to report their winnings on tax returns and present a Social Security Number when claiming their winnings.
Lottery winnings in Tennessee are not subject to state income tax. Federal income taxes must still be paid however, and certain prizes will have a percentage withheld during payout. Check our Tax Information section for more details.
Anyone who is 18 years of age or older can play the Tennessee Lottery.
The Tennessee Lottery has several daily and jackpot draw games that you can play, including Cash 3 (Morning, Midday, Evening), Cash 4 (Morning, Midday, Evening), Powerball, Tennessee Cash, Mega Millions, Lotto America, and Cash4Life.
No, the Tennessee Lottery reserves the right to release your identity, city of residence, and details of your win.
It may be possible to claim your prize through a trust in order to retain your anonymity however, so we recommend that you consult with a legal professional or financial advisor before claiming any big lottery prizes.
Yes, you can purchase as many tickets as you like for a certain number of draws in advance. See our Advanced Draws section for more information.
The Tennessee Lottery dedicates proceeds from the sale of tickets to educational funding in the state including scholarships, grants, and initiatives such as Tennessee Promise.
Got any more questions about the Tennessee Lottery? Contact us we'd love to help answer them.