Jenn Hobby, Emcee

Jenn Hobby is a content creator, as a radio host on Atlanta’s Star 94, television host on The Daily 2 at WSB-TV, TEDx speaker and podcaster for The Friendzy. Jenn is a well-known Atlanta personality featured on radio and television for more than 20 years.

Her radio career has included Star 94 (WSTR-FM), WBTS-FM (95.5 The Beat), WWWQ-FM (Q100), and WKHX-FM (Kicks 101.5). Jenn’s work in television includes WSB-TV, HLN, CNN, The CW (Falcons Playback), GPB, Atlanta Eats TV, Fox5 Atlanta and 3 Stage Media. She has earned two Gracie Awards for her work in radio and an Emmy for her work in TV at Georgia Public Broadcasting. In 2020, Jenn hosted a TEDx talk encouraging people to share their unique story to serve the world. Jenn was selected for Atlanta magazine’s exclusive Atlanta 500 list in 2020, 2021 and 2022, recognized as one of Atlanta’s top leaders who have shaped the city.

In 2010, Jenn was selected to be a guest host with Regis Philbin on “Live! with Regis and Kelly” on ABC. Jenn Hobby is a graduate of Florida State University. Jenn is married to Grant Rivera, superintendent of Marietta City Schools, and they have two daughters. After their younger daughter beat cancer, Jenn and Grant have become advocates for childhood cancer research, raising over $250K through Reese’s MaGIC Fund at the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta in partnership with the MaGIC Consortium. Jenn was honored at the Georgia State Capitol as a “Sophisticated Woman of Radio” in 2019 for her philanthropic efforts to support pediatric cancer research.

Derrick Tennant, Inspirational Speaker

An inspiration to us all, Derrick Tennant has been through a coma, paralysis, and rehab yet has come out on the other side stronger. After going from being a hopeful athlete to losing the use of his left side, Tennant has been able to look on the bright side of life and has been able to bring his gift of laughter to others who need it. Derrick proves that even in the midst of darkness, happiness can be seen.

As a promising athlete, Derrick suffered an injury that left him in a coma. After brain surgery, years of rehab, and life in a wheelchair, he ultimately got on his feet again. Despite limited use of his left side, Derrick loves life and “looks on the RIGHT side” of things. He communicates the importance of shifting obstacles in life, work, or business into opportunities. He worked hard to overcome physical challenges and now works just as hard to help others overcome trials through his comedy, magic, and inspirational speaking. Derrick formed BLEEPFREE Comedy, where you can catch respectably clean shows in clubs across the country. He also landed a role in the upcoming Jeff Foxworthy movie “Crackerjack”. He plays a one-armed softball player named Lefty. “Don’t get excited,” Derrick says. “I’m just a featured extra. I think that’s like getting a F+”.

Candice Glover & the SCAD HoneyBees, Musical Guest

The HoneyBees are the Savannah College of Art & Design’s elite alumni vocal ensemble comprised of six breakout stars, including American Idol season 12 winner Candice Glover. As students, ensemble members became favorites of luxury hotels, resorts, private clubs, and theaters across the Southeast, delighting audiences. Today, the ensemble continues to soar on the professional stage, filling the air with the unforgettable lyrics of classic tunes and fresh sounds of contemporary pop under the direction of Broadway veteran Mike Evariste.