In this episode of Govs on the Go: Alumni Edition, Dr. Buzz Hoon chats with APSU Department of Music alumna Vanessa Cobb. Vanessa, originally from White House, TN, moved to Clarksville in 2011 to attend APSU, where she earned a Bachelor's degree in Music Education and two master's degrees, one in Music Education and another in Conducting. Her impressive journey includes performing in the 2023 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and being honored as one of the 29 nationwide educators for the Country Music Hall of Fame’s 2024 class of Music Teachers of Excellence. Vanessa has been working in the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System, most recently at Montgomery Central High School. Tune in to hear her inspiring story!

Join Dr. Buzz Hoon as he sits down with APSU communication alumna and business owner Kaylee Edmonson. Kaylee shares her journey to Austin Peay and the impactful time she spent with her professors. She delves into her love for continuous learning, which has propelled her to success in the marketing world, ultimately leading her to start her own company, Demand Loops. In this episode, Kaylee discusses her career path, likening it to building a product and constantly seeking the next thing to learn for operationalization.

In this episode of “Govs on the Go: Alumni Edition,” Dean Hoon speaks with Lawson Mabry, who graduated in 1977 with a degree in English and a minor in History. Lawson is now a successful real estate investor and developer in Clarksville. With deep roots in the area dating back to the early 1800s, Lawson shares his unique perspective on the city's growth from a small town of 20,000 to its present state. He also discusses the influence of his family, including his mother who taught in the APSU English Department, and the invaluable lessons learned from his father in the real estate business. Lawson highlights the importance of strong writing skills and offers advice on professional growth, emphasizing the benefits of effective communication and a bit of accounting knowledge.