PEGRAM, Tenn. (WKRN) — We’re getting closer to finding out who won the $20 million Mega Millions jackpot in Tennessee.
The Tennessee Lottery announced Wednesday the winning ticket was sold in Cheatham County. The ticket, which matched all six numbers (04-17-20-46-64-23) in Friday night’s drawing, was sold at the Citgo Food Mart in Pegram.
The owner of the business, Rajesh Ghadiyali, will receive $50,000 for selling this winning ticket.
The prize has still yet to be claimed, so no information is available about the winner.
Officials say the lump-sum value of the $20 million jackpot is $11.9 million.
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This is the first Mega Millions jackpot win in Tennessee since 2014 when a Bellevue mother and son won $61 million.