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Someone in Chattanooga just won $2 million playing Powerball
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· August 11, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The winning amount of $2 million is a substantial prize, and the winner's identity has not been specified in the available information.
A significant win has occurred in Chattanooga, with a Powerball ticket holder claiming a $2 million prize. The Tennessee Lottery has confirmed the win, stating that the ticket was purchased in Chattanooga for a recent drawing. The winning amount of $2 million is a substantial prize, and the winner's identity has not been specified in the available information.
Further details about the win can be found through the Tennessee Lottery. For those interested in learning more about this Powerball win, additional information is available from the Tennessee Lottery, which announced the win resulting from a Monday night drawing.
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Category: local Published: August 11, 2026 Source: FOX 17 WZTV Nashville (local news) Reading time: 1 min
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