Good News For The Hawkins County Jail. The Tennessee Corrections Institute Has Once Again Passed Inspection And Been Certified. Sheriff Ronnie Lawson Said This Is The 5th Straight Time The Lockup Has Been Given The Good Marks. Jailers Use Inmates’ Skills In Handyman Work, Plumbing And Projects And Repairs. Lawson Said Evaluators Claimed His Jail Is One Of The Best In The Area. Pending Approval From The Board Of Control, The 260 Bed Facility Will Be Certified.