Tennessee Code Title 4. State Government § 4-41-106

(a) The corporation shall implement the program to promote and encourage the recruitment of potential construction workers, and to encourage the development of training programs and create opportunities for new, skilled construction workers in this state.

(b) The corporation may cooperate with state and local governments, private organizations, and citizens, as it plans and engages in activities related to the program. In addition to the funds received pursuant to § 4-41-105(b), the corporation may receive funds from individuals, businesses, governmental entities, foundation grants, and the state as appropriated by the general assembly.

(c) All costs to underwrite the corporation's activities related to the program shall be paid from revenues of the corporation, and no state employee or any other person associated with the corporation shall benefit from the expenditures, either directly or indirectly.

(d) The corporation may exercise all powers authorized pursuant to the Tennessee Nonprofit Corporation Act, compiled in title 48, chapters 51-68.

(e) The corporation may request assistance from any agency of state government, subject to existing statutes, rules, and policies.