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Bonnaroo poured $339 million into Tennessee economy in 2023, study says
Bonnaroo, the annual, four-day music festival held in Manchester, TN. each June not only provides dozens of stages with hundreds of musical acts for thousands of festivalgoers to enjoy, it also contributes millions of dollars to the local economy each year.
Based on a newly released economic impact study held for the 2023 festival, the event contributed $339.8 million to the regional economy, including more than $5.1 million in tax revenue to the region. Bonnaroo’s activities also contributed to the creation or support of 4,163 full-time job equivalents (full-time employees and part-time employees working full-time hours).
This report marks the first time in more than a decade that event organizers have studied Bonnaroo’s economic impact, but sources say there are plans to analyze numbers annually going forward.
Festival Director Brad Parker said the impact numbers revealed by the study come as no surprise knowing that Bonnaroo draws fans and staff from all 50 states and several countries.
“We are proud of our economic and community contribution over the past 20 years to the city of Manchester, Coffee County, and the state of Tennessee,” Parker told The Tennessean via email. “We know Bonnaroo is a significant economic driver to the city, county, and the state, but what does that really mean? Economic reports are a standardized and tangible measure and will help us better gauge how we can integrate and work with the communities we impact.”
The report also determined more than $105.5 million in labor incomes were paid to regional employees as a result of the festival.
Festivalgoer (or Bonnaroovian to those in the know) expenditures accounted for nearly $287 million of the total economic impact of the 2023 festival.
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Ryan French, executive director of South Central Tennessee Tourism Association, said with any economics report, he verifies the findings against other state-generated reports.
“I always back data with data and by looking at the state’s county-by-county snapshot, this information seems consistent with everything that’s been provided before,” he said. “Bonnaroo is huge for Manchester and Coffee County. Just looking at the direct numbers, it almost makes June another Christmas holiday season. The regional impact is massive.”
He added that the festival itself is a microcosm of the impact, which is absorbed outside of the region and even the state.
“Tourism is broken down into sectors and transportation is going to be the largest sector,” he added. “People driving in, stopping at gas stations, that’s 35% of the local economy in tourism. People driving in for Bonnaroo are stopping along the way, eating along the way, lodging along the way and a majority of people have a Nashville stop before they go to the festival.”
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Matt Patton with Angelou Economics, the company that compiled the impact study, said while all of the direct impact numbers are important, don’t underestimate the ripple effects of Bonnaroo.
“Everyone understands the direct impact,” Patton said. “We see those dollars being spent and we see those people employed directly. But, the indirect and induced impacts, those ripples through the local economy generate over $100 million in total economic activity and support over 600 FTEs.”
But Bonnaroo doesn’t just generate tourism money. It also costs money to support. Parker said that Bonnaroo pays or reimburses the city, county, and the state for all additional resources needed to support the massive event.
“Significant tax dollars are generated at the local level from the festival which drives a significant portion of local operating budgets.” he said.
Melonee Hurt covers music and music business at The Tennessean, part of the USA TODAY NETWORK — Tennessee. Reach Melonee at mhurt@tennessean.com or on X @HurtMelonee.
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TN Lottery Powerball, Lotto America winning numbers for July 6, 2026
The Tennessee Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at July 6, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Powerball numbers from July 6 drawing
17-44-63-66-67, Powerball: 04, Power Play: 2
Check Powerball payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Lotto America numbers from July 6 drawing
12-16-19-21-23, Star Ball: 10, ASB: 03
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Winning Cash 3 numbers from July 6 drawing
Morning: 1-8-6, Wild: 1
Midday: 3-3-5, Wild: 6
Evening: 7-6-0, Wild: 6
Check Cash 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash 4 numbers from July 6 drawing
Morning: 9-0-5-4, Wild: 7
Midday: 3-8-1-8, Wild: 8
Evening: 0-1-6-3, Wild: 6
Check Cash 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Daily Tennessee Jackpot numbers from July 6 drawing
04-13-19-25-27
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Winning Tennessee Cash numbers from July 6 drawing
05-15-17-30-31, Bonus: 04
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Winning Powerball Double Play numbers from July 6 drawing
22-25-27-47-50, Powerball: 21
Check Powerball Double Play payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Millionaire for Life numbers from July 6 drawing
02-08-32-54-56, Bonus: 03
Check Millionaire for Life payouts and previous drawings here.
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Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
All Tennessee Lottery retailers will redeem prizes up to $599.
For prizes over $599, winners can submit winning tickets through the mail or in person at Tennessee Lottery offices. By mail, send a winner claim form, winning lottery ticket, a copy of a government-issued ID and proof of social security number to P.O. Box 290636, Nashville, TN 37229. Prize claims less than $600 do not require a claim form. Please include contact information on prizes claimed by mail in the event we need to contact you.
To submit in person, sign the back of your ticket, fill out a winner claim form and deliver the form, along with the ticket and government-issued ID and proof of social security number to any of these locations:
Nashville Headquarters & Claim Center: 26 Century Blvd., Nashville, TN 37214, 615-254-4946 in the (615) and (629) area, 901-466-4946 in the (901) area, 865-512-4946 in the (865) area, 423-939-7529 in the (423) area or 1-877-786-7529 (all other areas in Tennessee). Outside Tennessee, dial 615-254-4946. Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. This office can cash prizes of any amount.
Knoxville District Office: Cedar Springs Shopping Center, 9298 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37922, (865) 251-1900. Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. This office can cash prizes up to $199,999.
Chattanooga District Office: 2020 Gunbarrel Rd., Suite 106, Chattanooga, TN 37421, (423) 308-3610. Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. This office can cash prizes up to $199,999.
Memphis District Office: Chiles Plaza, 7424 U.S. Highway 64, Suite 104, Memphis, TN 38133, (901) 322-8520. Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. This office can cash prizes up to $199,999.
Check previous winning numbers and payouts at https://tnlottery.com/.
When are the Tennessee Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 9:59 p.m. CT Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 10:00 p.m. CT Tuesday and Friday.
- Cash 3, 4: Daily at 9:28 a.m. (Morning) and 12:28 p.m. CT (Midday), except for Sunday. Evening game daily, seven days a week, at 6:28 p.m. CT.
- Daily Tennessee Jackpot: 9:00 p.m. CT daily.
- Tennessee Cash: 10:34 p.m. CT Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
- Powerball Double Play: 10:30 p.m. CT Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Millionaire for Life: 10:15 p.m. CT daily.
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Tennessean editor. You can send feedback using this form.
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The Recipient of Taylor Swift’s Bouquet Toss Has Strong Tennessee Football, Lady Vols Basketball Ties | Rocky Top Insider

This past weekend, music icon Taylor Swift and NFL star Travis Kelce tied the knot and were married in Madison Square Garden in New York City. Among the long list of antendees featured celebrities and athletes with ties to the two parties.
One of the athletes in attendance was Kelce’s teammate on the Kansas City Chiefs, Trey Smith. Attending alongside the former Tennessee football standout was his sister, Ashley Smith.
On top of being present for one of the most publicized weddings in recent history, Ashley Smith is leaving with a souvenir of sorts. She caught Swift’s bouquet toss, traditionally meaning she will be the next to get married.
“Celebrated an Enchanting Love S(T&T)ory,” Ashley Smith wrote on Instagram. “And somehow…I ended up catching Tay Tay’s bouquet. So here’s to believing it’s bringing a lifetime of love, luck, and laughter my way. Congratulations, Taylor & Travis! Cheers to forever T&T!”
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Along with being near the Tennessee football program as the sister of one of the Vols’ best players, Ashley Smith played a role within the team. Initially, she worked in the Tennessee football office as Director of Football Administration & Special Events. She was then elevated to Director of Student-Athlete Career Development in 2018. She is now the Manager of Player Engagement in the NFL.
“Ashley has done a fine job for us, and I believe she’ll really thrive in this role,” then-Athletic Director Phillip Fulmer said at the time of her promotion at UT. “She was fantastic in her role with football, but now that she’s working with all sports, she’ll be able to make a positive impact on more of our student-athletes. She understands how important it is that they have resources and advocates to help them transition to the next phase of their career.”
Ashley Smith graduated from Tennessee in 2013. During her time as a student, she served as the head student manager under Pat Summitt’s Lady Vols basketball program. After graduation, she worked in the NCAA’s national office in Indianapolis and earned a master’s degree at Florida before returning to UT.
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Tennessee reduced training in IV placement in new lethal injection protocol
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