Hawkins County Awards Professional Services Contract to East Tennessee State University (May 2026)

Hawkins County approved a three-year contract with East Tennessee State University’s Quillen College of Medicine for forensic pathology and autopsy services from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029. ETSU will provide 24/7 investigative support, autopsies, and training under a maximum-liability fee structure.

Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract type

PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES

Contract term

36 months, July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2029

Renewal date

2029-06-30

Renewal

Agreement runs from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2029, and may be terminated without cause by either party with 180 days’ written notice or immediately upon specified legal or accreditation events.

Document type

AgendaPacket

Source document

Hawkins County AgendaPacket Board of Commission Meeting 2026-05-18

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Who was awarded the professional services contract by Hawkins County?

East Tennessee State University was awarded this professional services contract by Hawkins County, as recorded on May 18, 2026.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Professional Services contract, documented as a agendapacket record.

Where was this contract approved?

This contract appears in Hawkins County AgendaPacket Board of Commission Meeting 2026-05-18 (AgendaPacket), dated May 18, 2026 from Hawkins County. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

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