Erin and Ben Napier are the hosts of HGTV’s Home Town and Home Town Takeover. On Home Town, they renovate houses in their beloved hometown of Laurel, Mississippi, breathing new life into historic properties while preserving the town’s charm. In Home Town Takeover, Erin and Ben take on larger projects, transforming both commercial and residential spaces in small towns across the country, including Wetumpka, Alabama; Fort Morgan, Colorado; and Sebring, Florida.

Erin Napier is an artist, designer, entrepreneur, and New York Times bestselling author of Heirloom Rooms and The Lantern House. She graduated from the University of Mississippi and started her career in corporate graphic design before founding her own international stationery company, Lucky Luxe. She is also a founding co-owner of Laurel Mercantile Co. and Scotsman Co.

Ben is a woodworker, author, entrepreneur, founder of Scotsman Co., and co-owner of Laurel Mercantile Co. He is a past president of Laurel’s Main Street America chapter dedicated to promoting the rebirth of their historic downtown district. He is also the host of Ben’s Workshop, a limited series where Ben shares his woodworking expertise with celebrity guests who help him complete special community projects.

Six days after meeting in college, Erin and Ben decided they would marry, and they’ve been inseparable ever since. They firmly believe that “it takes a village” and have discovered the power of collaboration by partnering with their close friends in every business venture. Through these partnerships, they have created numerous successful enterprises, including their stores, Laurel Mercantile Co., Scotsman General Store & Woodshop, Scent Library, and Scotsman Manufacturing.

In 2023, Erin and Ben founded the non-profit Osprey—a family initiative for parents choosing to delay social media and smart device use in childhood. They were overwhelmed by the research showing that when adolescents have no access to social media, they gain access to deeper engagement with their families, interests, and self-assurance. Learn more about their mission at ospreykids.com

Their passion is for small-town revitalization, American craftsmanship, and fostering low-tech childhoods for communities across the globe.

*Home Town is currently filming Season 9