State of Tennessee Recognizes Hutchison for 100+ Years of Impact

Hutchison has stood as a pillar of progress and possibility since 1902, helping shape the future one girl at a time. The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development and EDGE (Economic Development Growth Engine) of Memphis visited Hutchison to recognize the school’s enduring impact through more than 120 years of leadership in girls’ education. This ceremony was part of a State of Tennessee initiative to thank organizations and companies that have been contributing to the state’s growth and success for over 100 years. You can read more about that initiative here.

“We are excited and honored to receive this recognition. I am proud of the fact that we have been developing and growing smart, confident, strong leaders and impacting our community and beyond,” President and Head of School Dr. Kristen Ring said.

When Mary Grimes Hutchison founded this school in 1902, she was a trailblazer in girls’ education challenging the limits for girls, expanding their opportunities, and building their confidence and character. While the educational landscape has changed since then, that noble calling of closing the opportunity gap for girls, helping them find their voices, and building character is as relevant today as it was more than 120 years ago. Hutchison now enjoys a national reputation as a leading college preparatory school for girls from pre-kindergarten (2 years old) to 12th grade.