Tennessee lottery participants across the state checked their tickets following the conclusion of multiple drawings held on Tuesday, September 15, 2026. The state lottery system conducts a wide variety of daily and multi-state drawings, providing players with numerous chances to secure cash rewards ranging from modest secondary payouts to multi-million-dollar jackpots. With the latest numbers finalized across all active games, lottery officials are encouraging players to carefully review their play slips against the official drawn combinations.
In the multi-state Mega Millions contest, players competed for major sums during the late-evening drawing. The winning combination selected on Tuesday night consisted of the white balls 27, 36, 43, 57, and 58, with the gold Mega Ball drawn as 16. Mega Millions drawings take place twice weekly on Tuesday and Friday evenings at 10:00 p.m. Central Time, bringing together ticket buyers across Tennessee and numerous other participating jurisdictions.
The Tennessee-exclusive daily numbers games also completed an active slate of drawings throughout September 15. In the Cash 3 game, three distinct drawings took place across the day to determine winning payouts. The Morning drawing produced the sequence 4-4-7 alongside a Wild Ball of 4. During the Midday drawing, the winning sequence was 5-0-8 with a Wild Ball of 6. The daily sequence concluded with the Evening drawing, where the winning combination was drawn as 2-7-5, accompanied by a Wild Ball of 6.
Participants in the Cash 4 game had three separate opportunities to match four-digit combinations during the morning, midday, and evening sessions. The Morning Cash 4 result was 1-1-9-1 with a Wild Ball of 1. During the Midday draw, the winning digits were 5-0-7-7 with a Wild Ball of 9. For the final session of the day, the Evening draw generated the numbers 1-4-0-7, accompanied by a Wild Ball of 9.
Players participating in the in-state jackpot offerings reviewed the results for the Daily Tennessee Jackpot game. For the September 15 drawing, the winning five-number set was officially confirmed as 05, 15, 24, 32, and 38. This in-state jackpot contest holds drawings every single evening at 9:00 p.m. Central Time, offering consistent rolling prize opportunities dedicated specifically to participants within Tennessee.
Another major drawing conducted on Tuesday was the Millionaire for Life game, which provides players with recurring opportunities to win structured annuity and lump-sum cash awards. The winning numbers drawn on September 15 were 05, 06, 14, 36, and 38, with a Bonus Ball of 03. Millionaire for Life drawings are conducted seven days a week at 10:15 p.m. Central Time.
Following the announcement of these official results, the Tennessee Lottery outlined the necessary guidelines for winners seeking to redeem their tickets. For individuals holding winning tickets with prize values of $599 or less, redemptions can be processed directly at any licensed Tennessee Lottery retail vendor located throughout the state. These smaller claims do not require specialized claim forms and can be cashed immediately upon validation by the retailer.
For players holding winning tickets valued at more than $599, the state lottery offers two primary processing methods: mail-in submission or an in-person visit to an official lottery office. Those submitting a claim through the mail must send the original winning ticket, a completed winner claim form, a legible photocopy of a valid government-issued identification card, and proof of their Social Security number. These materials must be mailed to P.O. Box 290636, Nashville, TN 37229, and claimants are instructed to include complete contact information so lottery staff can reach them if needed.
Players choosing to claim their prizes exceeding $599 in person are required to complete specific identity-verification protocols prior to visiting an official lottery office. Claimants must sign the back of their physical ticket, fill out an official winner claim form, and present the ticket alongside a government-issued photo ID and proof of their Social Security number. These standard measures ensure proper ownership verification and tax compliance.
The central Tennessee Lottery Headquarters & Claim Center is located in Nashville at 26 Century Boulevard, Nashville, TN 37214. Operating from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, this central facility possesses the operational capability to validate and cash winning tickets of any financial amount, including the highest-tier jackpot prizes. Players can contact the Nashville office by dialing 615-254-4946, through regional phone numbers for the 615, 629, 901, 865, and 423 area codes, or via the statewide toll-free line at 1-877-786-7529.
To support ticket holders living in the eastern portions of the state, district claim centers are maintained in both Knoxville and Chattanooga. The Knoxville District Office is situated in the Cedar Springs Shopping Center at 9298 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37922, and can be reached by phone at 865-251-1900. In Chattanooga, claimants can visit the district office located at 2020 Gunbarrel Road, Suite 106, Chattanooga, TN 37421, or call 423-308-3610. Both eastern regional offices operate from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and can process winning claims valued up to $199,999.
Residents in western Tennessee can redeem their winnings at the Memphis District Office, located inside Chiles Plaza at 7424 U.S. Highway 64, Suite 104, Memphis, TN 38133, reachable at 901-322-8520. Operating on the standard schedule of 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, the Memphis office is authorized to process prize claims up to $199,999.
The Tennessee Lottery follows a strict weekly drawing schedule across its full lineup of games. Cash 3 and Cash 4 games conduct Morning and Midday drawings six days a week at 9:28 a.m. and 12:28 p.m. Central Time (excluding Sundays), with Evening drawings held daily at 6:28 p.m. Central Time. Multi-state Powerball drawings occur every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 9:59 p.m. Central Time, followed by the Powerball Double Play at 10:30 p.m. Central Time on those same evenings. Furthermore, the Tennessee Cash game conducts its drawings on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 10:34 p.m. Central Time.
Lottery administrators advise all participants to verify their numbers through official channels, including authorized lottery retailers and the official Tennessee Lottery website. Players who hold winning tickets from the September 15 drawings are reminded to sign their slips promptly and follow the designated redemption procedures to ensure their prizes are processed accurately and efficiently.
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