Patti James, the owner of PB&J Consulting, was named the recipient of the 2021 Rutherford ATHENA Award at a luncheon last Thursday in a full Mirabella Grand Ballroom of the
Charity Circle of Murfreesboro recently announced its 2021-2022 board of directors, including Patti Hutchinson as president.
Hutchinson, a former educator in the Murfreesboro City School system, most recently led Charity Circleâs Special Projects Committee, which recommends funding to local agencies as well as developing benefactor relationships.
âThe Charity Circle of Murfreesboro was able to grant more than $400,000 last year to local agencies, with a focus on food, clothing, shelter and medicine insecurities,â Hutchinson said in a news release. âOur new board of directors represents a talented group of women, and I am honored to lead such a historic and meaningful organization.â