It’s been almost 10 years since Erin and Ben Napier introduced the world to their beloved hometown of Laurel, Mississippi via hit HGTV reality renovation show Home Town. Since premiering in 2016, there have been eight seasons (plus a three-season spin-off called Home Town Takeover), and now the formerly unknown south-central Mississippi town is practically a household name. Home Town follows the Napiers as they revitalize the city of Laurel by revamping downtown businesses and renovating falling-apart historic homes for a new generation of residents to enjoy. The Napiers’ leadership and earnest championing has helped Laurel make a comeback that many—longtime locals included—never expected.
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