Hamilton County Medical Examiner, TN
Hamilton County Medical Examiner, Southeast Tennessee Regional Forensic Center (Hamilton County Forensic Center). 3202 Amnicola Highway, Chattanooga, TN 37406. Phone (423) 493-5175.
Contact details
| Office | Hamilton County Medical Examiner, Southeast Tennessee Regional Forensic Center (Hamilton County Forensic Center) |
|---|---|
| Type | Medical examiner |
| Address | 3202 Amnicola Highway, Chattanooga, TN 37406 |
| Phone | (423) 493-5175 |
| Official page | tn.gov |
After a death in Hamilton County
- Autopsies ordered by a county medical examiner are done at one of five regional forensic centers; Hamilton County's are done in Chattanooga.
The medical examiner's role before a cremation
- Tennessee requires the medical examiner's approval for every death in the county for which a cremation permit is requested, wherever the cremation happens. The state Permit for Cremation fee is $25, paid to the local health department (see state rule).
Tennessee cremation rules, including when a medical examiner must review a cremation
Autopsy and investigation reports
- Autopsy reports are public record in Tennessee. Copies are available from the Office of the State Chief Medical Examiner, (423) 439-8403, or from the regional forensic center that did the autopsy.
Next steps for the family
Funeral homes and cremation in Tennessee · Death certificates in Tennessee · The first 72 hours · Other offices
Sources
Official pages only, each with the day we read it. Hours and fees change: call first.
- Tennessee Department of Health, OSCME, Regional forensic centers, read October 8, 2026
- Tennessee Department of Health, Permit for Cremation of Human Remains (PH-3752), read October 8, 2026