Some of these provide useful information related to manufacturing. We have perused them and tried to determine any practical
value beyond the standard propaganda for government. Links to regulatory agencies are down at the bottom of this page.
Tenn. State Govt.-Assistance to Business: Links to information about state regulations pertaining to business/industry and some help with starting a
business. There's a guide for starting your business and staying out of trouble with the state.
Tennessee Small Business Centers: Classes and consulting about starting a business in Tennessee. A service of the Tenn. Board of Regents.
Oak Ridge National Lab (Manufacturing Programs): Provides partnerships with manufacturers for using the unique capabilities of ORNL. Some of their competencies
are training in machining, metrology (calibrations), machining precise optical surfaces, machining large structures.