The Made in Tennessee program, started in 2013, is a membership program that allows registered members to have a profile in a manufacturing directory through which other businesses and customers can locate information about products and services. Members of the program are granted use of the Made in Tennessee logo so that they can proudly display where their products are made. Enrolled businesses also have the opportunity to be featured in a UT CIS Manufacturer of the Week social media campaign or as a part of our Manufacturer Spotlight video series.
The goal of the program is to support the Volunteer State’s manufacturing community by celebrating the people who are a part of this community as well as raising awareness of the products they produce.
Manufacturing is an integral part of Tennessee’s economy and this program aims to support growth, innovation, and job creation in this sector. Register your manufacturing organization today!
Who is eligible?
A company requesting to use the Made in Tennessee logo on its products or otherwise use it for commercial gain must be a Tennessee manufacturer, defined as “any individual or legal entity engaged in the processing, fabrication, manufacture or other transformation of goods or products, other than food and agricultural products, in this state” or retailer, defined as any individual or legal entity engaged in the business of making sales of a producer’s goods or products to the public” (T.C.A. 4-3-78).
In order to be eligible for Made in Tennessee, you must be have a physical company location in Tennessee and have a NAICS code that begins with 31, 32 or 33. If you are interested in becoming a Made in Tennessee company and meet this criteria, please register your company HERE.
What is the cost for enrolling in Made in Tennessee?
This program is offered at no cost to you.
Who do I contact for more information?
Kathy Barber: Email at kathy.barber@tennessee.edu