So.
Y’all.
Deep breaths.
HGTV’s Hometown Takeover will be coming to film a makeover of the small town of Wetumpka, Alabama! HOORAY for Alabama! We are so excited to have y’all here!
If you watch HGTV then surely you are familiar with the power couple that is Erin and Ben Napier. They have filmed their show, Hometown, in Laurel, Mississippi for the past few years and are currently working on filming Season 5. Laurel has overcome many challenges, including being hit by a tornado in 2019.
Hometown Takeover will be a spinoff show that will be filmed in another beautiful small town that has also taken the brunt of a force of nature.
In January of 2019, Wetumpka was hit by a tornado that demolished beautiful old homes, businesses, and a few churches that had been landmarks of the town for generations.
I had actually never visited Wetumpka in my whole life, despite only living about an hour away from it. The SAME DAY the tornado hit, my mom and dad invited us to go to Wetumpka with them for a day trip. As we rolled into town I admired all the pretty houses and quaint downtown area beside the Coosa River. It’s a beautiful place that just oozes with southern charm.
Then, just a few hours later, as we were eating lunch in front of a giant plate glass window that overlooked the river, the rain-wrapped tornado came directly in front of us and the residential area of town took a direct hit just a few hundred yards from where I was sitting. All of our phones sounded a weather alert and the power went out. It happened so quickly (probably less than 30 seconds) that we didn’t even have time to react.
Thankfully no one in town was injured because homes and buildings can be replaced. That’s where Ben and Erin (and the rest of the HGTV dream team!) will come in and help this small town get revitalized. Take a look at this INCREDIBLE video where Ben and Erin surprised the town with the big news:
Ben, trust me when I say that I am making that exact same face right now.
What a joyful celebration it’s going to be watching these amazing folks transform this town!
I cannot say much more, but I’m very excited to be involved with the show!
In the meantime, follow me on Instagram for more pics of beautiful homes and design ideas that I love sharing!
I know a lot of y’all LOVE this tv show as much as I do, so if you want to read more about it, here is a great article from HGTV that explains all the plans for Hometown Takeover.
Sending virtual hugs to everyone during this crazy time we are living in. I hope you all are doing great!
Love, Beth
Shannon says
So perfect for you!!!! ❤️
This is such wonderful news and I couldn’t be more excited for you, and excited to watch!!!!!
Go BETH 🎉👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Beth at Unskinny Boppy says
Thank you so much my sweet friend! I’m very excited!
Elizabeth says
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Congratulations to you! Well-deserved!!
Mom says
Beth! I’m so proud of you and happy for you to get to live this dream! Can’t wait to see what all y’all accomplish for Wetumpka!
Beth at Unskinny Boppy says
Love you mama!
Sue at Blu says
I was watching their announcement on the Today show this AM! Whoohoo! Let me know if you need any help!!! Congrats!
Beth at Unskinny Boppy says
Thanks so much Sue!
Wade Kwon says
Congratulations, Beth!
Beth at Unskinny Boppy says
Thanks Wade!
Rita C at Panoply says
Congratulations to you! Well-deserved!!
Beth at Unskinny Boppy says
Thanks so much Rita! You’ve been around here a long time and I appreciate you reading my blog! 🙂
Laura janning says
Beth, how exciting!!! Can’t wait!
Beth at Unskinny Boppy says
EEEeeee! Excited!!
Diane says
I am so excited for Wetumpka. James Troglen is the pastor of First Baptist Church and has been our friend nearly 40 years. Wetumpka is one of my favorite little towns in the south. This is great news.
Beth at Unskinny Boppy says
I am SO excited for them too. It’s such a beautiful little town. Seriously it’s going to be an awesome experience for everyone involved!
Pam @ House Of Hawthornes says
What!!! That is fabulous! Congratulations!
Beth at Unskinny Boppy says
Thanks so much Pam!
Kirby says
Such awesome news—I’m so excited for you!!
Beth at Unskinny Boppy says
Thanks Kirby!!
Jane Windham says
Beth, I am so darn excited for you! I can’t wait to follow along on your adventure!
Beth at Unskinny Boppy says
Awww Jane I appreciate it!
Lynne says
Congratulations!! So excited for you!!
Beth at Unskinny Boppy says
Thanks Lynne!
Nancy Sargent says
Whoa! How Fun! I know you’ll do a fabulous job. I can’t wait to see the progress. And fyi, if you need any special upholstered chairs done, think of me!
Leslie says
So exciting!!!
Danielle says
So amazing, Beth. Love their show and you’re perfect for this. Can’t wait to watch!
Joyce Dixon says
I am very excited for you and the journey you are about to begin!
Mary Beth says
Beth!!! I am so happy for you! What wonderful news.
Jenny Walker says
Beth I’m so happy for you!!! You will be a perfect addition! Congratulations!
Marcia says
This is a match made in HGTV Heaven. 😍 I’ll be tuning in for sure!!
Michele M says
Oh my gosh – you must have been scary witless! WOW – that’s an incredible story. Yikes almighty.
This is great news – yay! Look forward to catching it! HGTV rocks.
Judy says
So glad you are getting to be part of this! Can’t wait to see all y’all accomplish!
Dawn Crader says
Beth, this is amazing! What an honor to get to restore with HGTV a place that you got to visit and now restore! Best of luck!
Anita Winslett says
Look at my friend — so excited for you. Congrats!!
andrea says
How absolutely WONDERFUL!!!! Can not wait to watch! Love your blog and love the Napier’s… CONGRATS… you deserve it!!!! Such an honor!!!! I’ll be watching! Hugs and Congrats to you : )