A Tennessee Publix Supermarket Hits the Lottery Jackpot—Twice
A Publix supermarket in Spring Hill, Tennessee, has become the luckiest grocery store in the state after selling not one, but two multi-million-dollar lottery tickets in just three days. The unbelievable winning streak has left the community buzzing—and two lucky winners sitting on life-changing prizes.
Two Big Wins in One Week
The first winning ticket, sold on June 7, was a Lotto America ticket worth $37.37 million. Just days later, on June 10, the same Publix location sold a $4 million Mega Millions ticket. Both tickets were purchased at the Main Street store in Spring Hill, making it one of the most fortunate lottery retailers in Tennessee history.
Winners Yet to Come Forward
Despite the massive prizes, neither winner has claimed their ticket yet. The Tennessee Lottery has confirmed that both winners have 180 days from the drawing date to step forward and collect their winnings. Lottery officials are urging players to check their tickets carefully—especially those who shopped at the Spring Hill Publix recently.
“Neither of the winning ticket holders have come forward yet to claim their big prizes,” the Tennessee Lottery stated. “Publix will receive $5,000 for each of the two lucky multi-million-dollar tickets sold.”
How the Payouts Work
The $4 million Mega Millions prize is an all-cash payout, meaning the winner will receive the full amount (minus taxes). Meanwhile, the $37.37 million Lotto America winner can choose between:
- A lump-sum payment of approximately $16.8 million (before taxes)
- An annuity option, which distributes the winnings over time
Regardless of whether the winners claim their prizes, the Publix store will still receive $5,000 for each winning ticket sold—a nice bonus for the lucky retailer.
Final Thoughts
It’s rare for a single store to sell two multi-million-dollar lottery tickets in such a short time. The odds of winning big are already slim, but for one Publix to hit the jackpot twice? That’s next-level luck. If you recently bought a lottery ticket in Spring Hill, now’s the time to double-check those numbers—you might be sitting on a fortune without even knowing it.
Opinion: Stories like this are a reminder that lightning can strike twice—even in the lottery world. While most of us dream of winning just once, this Publix proves that luck can be even more generous than expected. Still, the real lesson here? Always check your tickets! Too many winners go unclaimed simply because people forget or assume they didn’t win. If you play, stay vigilant—your life could change in an instant.
