Former Rap Artist Inspires Change at Rutherford County Correctional Work Center

Rutherford County, TN – Former Rap Artist Patrick Houston gave a presentation to over 100 residents at the Rutherford County Correctional Work Center (RCCWC) Thursday.  Houston, known by his stage name of Project Pat, was not performing one of his Hard-hitting Rap or Hip Hop songs filled with expletives, crime, and drugs. Houston now shares a message of hope and chronicles his transformation with God’s help from substance abuse disorder and completing a sentence in federal prison. ADVERTISEMENT Rutherford County Re-Entry Program Coordinator Lindsey Davis said, “Guest speakers, like Mr. Houston, offer not just words but actual living testimonies of transformation that remind individuals that their past does not define their future. The Re-Entry Program serves as a bridge between incarceration and community reintegration by addressing barriers such as employment, housing, education, and mental health. Re-entry programs work to reduce recidivism while fostering opportunities for those seeking second chances. I hope that the Re-Entry Program participants listen to the words shared by Mr. Houston and know that change is always possible and within reach.” Houston said, “The event was amazing, and the Rutherford County Correctional Work Center is an outstanding facility. We have over a billion lives to touch, and...