Erin Napier Announces New HGTV Spinoff ‘Inn This Together’: Transforming Laurel’s Historic Kress Building into a Boutique Hotel (2026)

HGTV’s beloved duo Erin and Ben Napier are taking their passion for small-town restoration to the next level. The Home Town stars just announced a brand-new spinoff, Inn This Together—and it’s all about bringing new life to one of Laurel, Mississippi’s most iconic buildings. In classic Napier style, the reveal came with plenty of warmth, humor, and excitement, giving fans a fresh look at what’s next for the couple who put Laurel on the map.

A Surprise Reveal from Laurel’s Favorite Couple

Known for transforming everyday homes into Southern showpieces, Erin and Ben Napier surprised fans on August 21 with big news on Instagram: they’ve secretly been filming a Home Town spinoff that focuses on restoring a historic hotel in downtown Laurel.

In the announcement, Erin introduced the project’s stars—their longtime friends Jim and Mallory Rasberry and Josh Nowell—who are taking on the challenge of reviving a vacant cornerstone building. Together, the group aims to turn the space into a stylish boutique hotel that celebrates Laurel’s craftsmanship and community spirit.

“It’s called Inn This Together—get it?” Erin joked in the video. “It’s like they let Ben name this one.”

The announcement quickly went viral, with fans celebrating another heartfelt addition to the Home Town universe.

About the Show: Restoring Laurel’s Next Landmark

At the center of Inn This Together is a true gem of Mississippi history—the 1930s Kress building, a long-vacant downtown structure that once served as a bustling department store. With its classic brick facade, tall windows, and timeless character, the building will soon be reimagined as a boutique hotel infused with Southern charm.

The renovation will blend old and new: reclaimed wood, exposed beams, and handcrafted details will preserve the building’s story while introducing fresh, modern comforts. The first floor will feature a US-made-only kitchen store, created in collaboration with @scotsmanusa and @theheirloom.us, two Laurel-based brands founded by the Napiers and their friends.

“Our best friends are crazy enough to buy a long-vacant cornerstone building and convert it into a boutique hotel. We’ll help, and y’all can watch in 2026 on HGTV,” Erin said in the video.

The announcement post, which gathered tens of thousands of likes, also hinted at behind-the-scenes filming on Laurel’s familiar streets—promising plenty of small-town moments and signature Napier creativity.

‘Home Town’ Returns This Christmas

Erin also revealed that Home Town itself will return after Christmas 2025, marking a festive comeback for the series that made Laurel famous. Calling it “a Christmas miracle in August,” she laughed about filming in Mississippi’s summer heat while teasing cozy, holiday-ready episodes to come.

Why It Matters

Inn This Together cements the Napiers’ reputation as champions of community-driven design and local heritage. Following the success of Home Town Takeover and Home Town Kickstart, this latest spinoff continues their mission to restore not just buildings—but the pride and spirit of small-town America.

Slated to debut in 2026 on HGTV, Inn This Together promises everything fans love about Erin and Ben: creative vision, heartfelt storytelling, and a celebration of home that extends far beyond four walls.