Powerball Drawing Schedule Clarified as Tennessee Lottery Expands Game Options

Powerball drawings occur Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 9:59 p.m. Central Time, while Tennessee Lottery operates four additional draw games on varying schedules throughout the week. Prize claims exceeding $599 require submission through mail or in-person visits to designated lottery offices across the state.

Powerball and Multi-State Game Schedule

The Powerball game draws three times per week at 9:59 p.m. CT on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Mega Millions, operated in conjunction with other state lotteries, holds drawings at 10:00 p.m. CT on Tuesday and Friday. Both games represent multi-state participation opportunities for players seeking larger jackpot amounts.

Tennessee Lottery Daily Games

The Tennessee Lottery operates Cash 3 and Cash 4 games with multiple drawing times daily. Morning drawings occur at 9:28 a.m. CT, midday drawings at 12:28 p.m. CT, and evening drawings at 6:28 p.m. CT, Monday through Sunday for evening games. The Daily Tennessee Jackpot game draws once daily at 9:00 p.m. CT throughout the week. Additionally, the Millionaire for Life game provides prize options with separate payout schedules available through the lottery's official website.

Prize Claim Procedures and Locations

Winners with prizes under $599 can claim rewards directly at any Tennessee Lottery retailer without requiring a claim form. For larger prizes, the state operates four regional claim centers. The Nashville Headquarters office, located at 26 Century Boulevard, processes prizes of any amount and maintains the longest operating hours. Regional offices in Knoxville, Chattanooga, and Memphis handle prizes up to $199,999 each. All centers operate Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. CT. Winners claiming prizes by mail must submit a completed claim form, the winning ticket, government-issued identification, and proof of social security number to the Nashville processing center.