> At a Glance
> – Erin Napier convinced HGTV to let her renovate the South Central Regional Medical Center maternity ward
> – The Laurel, Mississippi hospital is where Erin, her daughters, and many loved ones were born
> – Her father worked there 44 years as a physical therapist
> – Why it matters: The emotional renovation honors the place where generations of families welcomed new life
Renovating a hospital ward wasn’t on HGTV’s usual menu, but Erin Napier refused to take no for an answer.
A Personal Mission
The Home Town star told News Of Los Angeles she “begged” the network to let her and husband Ben overhaul the maternity ward at South Central Regional Medical Center-the only place she’s ever known for life’s biggest moments.
> “I was born there. My babies were born there. All my friends’ babies were born there. Nieces and nephews were born there.”
Inside the Renovation
Key changes the Napiers made:
- Consulted local parents, nurses, and doctors on must-haves
- Aimed for a five-star hotel feel requested by the CEO
- Preserved the room where Erin’s grandmother last held a baby lucidly
Erin admitted she cried twice during filming.
A Family Legacy
Erin’s father, Phil Rasberry, spent 44 years there as a physical therapist. The ward also holds the memory of her grandmother cradling a newborn niece-making the space as cherished as any childhood home.
> “Imagine how scared you are having your first baby ever. And this is the place where it happens.”
Key Takeaways
- Season 9 of Home Town premiered Jan. 4, Sundays 8 p.m. ET on HGTV
- The maternity-ward episode marks the show’s most personal project to date
- Erin’s medical history-once told she might not conceive-adds deeper meaning to the space
By transforming the ward, the Napiers turned clinical tiles into a love letter where generations of Laurel families first said hello.
