KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) – Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti told WVLT News his office had already received reports of price gouging in the wake of flooding caused by rains from what was once Hurricane Helene.

“The companies that we’ve reached out to by in large have been accommodating. They don’t want to be seen as hurting consumers so it’s all about holding them accountable but we need information to do that,” Skrmetti said.

Skrmetti said water, gas, propane, and lodging were the things his office had been notified were possibly being increased above a reasonable price.

According to a release from the office, price gouging is defined as businesses charging a price that is grossly in excess of the price generally charged for the goods or services.

The AG’s office listed items that qualify under the law.

“Any essential item effectively is covered. It also covers lodging and gasoline. So all the things that people absolutely need. These are not luxuries, these are things they need to live, to survive,” Skrmetti said. “They are protected and we want to use our enforcement authority in my office to the fullest extent we can to make sure everybody is getting a reasonable deal at a time when they have nothing.”

• “Repair or construction services,” which means services performed by any person for repairs to residential or commercial property of any type that is damaged as a result of a disaster or terrorist attack;
• “Emergency supplies,” including water, flashlights, radios, batteries, candles, blankets, soap, diapers, temporary shelters, tape, toiletries, plywood, nails, and hammers;
• “Medical supplies” including prescription and nonprescription medications, bandages, gauze, isopropyl alcohol, and antibacterial products;
• “Consumer food items,” which means any article that is used or intended for use for food, drink, confection, or condiment by a person or animal;
• “Building Materials” which means lumber, construction tools, windows, and anything else used in the building or rebuilding of property;
• “Gasoline” which means any fuel used to power any motor vehicle or power tool;
• “Transportation, freight, and storage services,” which means any service that is performed by any company that contracts to move, store, or transport personal or business property or rents equipment for those purposes;
• “Housing” which means any rental housing leased on a month-to-month term; and
• “Temporary healthcare staffing provided by a temporary healthcare staffing agency.

He doubled down on his thoughts about businesses finding ways to help their community and voiced strong opposition to those who may take the disaster as a moment to line their pockets.

Skrmetti encouraged consumers to reach out to his office with complaints, saying they looked into putting agents on the ground but aired against doing that out of fear additional people in an already chaotic space would work against recovery efforts.

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The Tennessee Titans defense has allowed the fewest yards through four games so far in the NFL season, and yet, the team is just 1-3 in the standings.

Sure, the offense has hindered the team a bit, especially in the turnover department, but the defense isn’t forcing turnovers, and that is also an underlying issue the team has to face during the bye week.

“The Titans’ defense didn’t force a turnover until Monday night’s win in Miami and have only forced one this season. Defensive coordinator Dennard Wilson brought an extreme focus on takeaways with him when he took the job. As secondary coach, Wilson’s units helped the Bears tie for second with 18 interceptions last season and the Eagles tie for third with 17 in 2022. Usually, teams produce what they emphasize. Wilson preaches “attacking the ball with aggressiveness” and “populating to the football.” But that hasn’t happened so far. Tennessee’s defense is last in the NFL with a minus-8 turnover ratio,” ESPN insider Turron Davenport writes.

The lack of forcing turnovers has been an issue that defensive coordinator Dennard Wilson has stressed before, but it has yet to be resolved.

Not having Jeffery Simmons active for the team’s Week 4 win against the Miami Dolphins may have been part of the reason, but other playmakers on the defense have to step up and make bold, aggressive plays.

The one takeaway the Titans have this season came on a poorly-thrown backwards pass from Dolphins quarterback Tyler Huntley that was almost gifted to Tennessee.

If the Titans want to get better on the defensive side of the ball, they simply have to be more aggressive. If they can do that after the bye, more wins could come their way, beginning with their Week 6 battle against the Indianapolis Colts.

Make sure you bookmark Tennessee Titans on SI for the latest news, exclusive interviews, film breakdowns and so much more!

The Tennessee Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Oct. 1, 2024, results for each game:

Winning Mega Millions numbers from Oct. 1 drawing

27-35-47-50-66, Mega Ball: 25, Megaplier: 2

Check Mega Millions payouts and previous drawings here.

Winning Cash4Life numbers from Oct. 1 drawing

02-19-34-45-47, Cash Ball: 02

Check Cash4Life payouts and previous drawings here.

Winning Cash 3 numbers from Oct. 1 drawing

Morning: 2-4-8, Wild: 7

Midday: 5-0-3, Wild: 0

Evening: 3-1-1, Wild: 2

Check Cash 3 payouts and previous drawings here.

Winning Cash 4 numbers from Oct. 1 drawing

Morning: 4-5-2-2, Wild: 6

Midday: 2-2-5-9, Wild: 6

Evening: 8-2-9-7, Wild: 9

Check Cash 4 payouts and previous drawings here.

Winning Daily Tennessee Jackpot numbers from Oct. 1 drawing

01-18-27-33-36

Check Daily Tennessee Jackpot 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.
• Cash4Life: 9:15 p.m. CT daily.
• 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.

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