MARYVILLE, Tenn. — A family of four said they "can't wait" to buy a new house in Maryville that the Tennessee Lottery will help them afford, after winning the big prize in May.

“We can’t wait to get a new house,” said the lottery winner.

He is a landscaper and handyman, and a release said he won from a $1,000,000 Multiplier Jackpot instant game ticket purchased at Ellejoy Market & Deli at 2356 Ellejoy Road in Walland.

"I just can’t believe it. This will change our lives," he said.

Another winner said he will be taking care of some much-needed home repairs with a $10,000 total prize won by playing the drawing-style game.

The Tennessee Lottery said the two people were just two of thousands who won in drawings from May 25 to May 31, with over $21 million given out.

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