{"id":27951,"date":"2026-06-04T09:51:26","date_gmt":"2026-06-04T09:51:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/grow24.us\/?p=27951"},"modified":"2026-06-04T09:51:26","modified_gmt":"2026-06-04T09:51:26","slug":"the-future-of-the-heirloom-hotel-hangs-in-the-balance-erin-napier-blasts-insurance-company-for-dragging-its-feet-while-years-of-renovation-and-community-hopes-are-at-risk-after-months-of-tire","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/grow24.us\/?p=27951","title":{"rendered":"THE FUTURE OF THE HEIRLOOM HOTEL HANGS IN THE BALANCE\u201d Erin Napier Blasts Insurance Company for Dragging Its Feet While Years of Renovation and Community Hopes Are at Risk After months of tireless work rebuilding Laurel, Mississippi\u2019s iconic Heirloom Hotel following the 2025 fire, Erin Napier is sounding the alarm. The Home Town: Inn This Together star is publicly challenging the insurance company, calling the delays \u201cincomprehensible\u201d and insisting the hotel\u2019s rescue should be straightforward. With years of sweat and community love nearly erased by the blaze, Erin and Ben Napier are racing against time to keep the landmark from further damage. Young fans, locals, and viewers nationwide have rallied behind the Napier family, flooding social media with messages demanding action. The emotional fight highlights not just a building\u2019s restoration, but a community\u2019s hope, pride, and resilience \u2014 and Erin refuses to let bureaucracy win."},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-70385d72\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-579e5b87 post-hero-text\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-3df17eda\">\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-56c7eb13 gb-headline-text\">Erin Napier Has a Suggestion for Insurance Company After Hotel Fire: \u2018It\u2019s a No-Brainer\u2019<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"td-animation-stack-type0-2\" src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/EKkBC_JDCC8\/maxresdefault.jpg\" alt=\"Home Town Stars Erin &amp; Ben Napier Reveal Huge Hotel Project in Laurel.  Details #hgtv\" \/><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"page\" class=\"site grid-container container hfeed\">\n<div id=\"content\" class=\"site-content\">\n<div id=\"primary\" class=\"content-area\"><main id=\"main\" class=\"site-main\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<article id=\"post-5826790\" class=\"post-5826790 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-hgtv\">\n<div class=\"inside-article\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Erin Napier is not only\u00a0hoping the insurance company\u00a0behind The Heirloom Hotel does the right thing. The \u201cHome Town: Inn This Together\u201d star seemingly has a suggestion for the company.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-3\"><\/div>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n<h2 id=\"h-erin-napier-to-liberty-mutual\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Erin Napier to Liberty Mutual<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div id=\"49e41ef4af539eddbc7c0c33b7009cbe\" class=\"embed_container\">\n<div class=\"lazy-embed lazy-embed--ssr embed-instagram-com lazy-embed--loaded\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DZBoHZPEe_J\/?hl=en&amp;img_index=1\"><iframe id=\"instagram-embed-0\" class=\"instagram-media instagram-media-rendered\" src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DZBoHZPEe_J\/embed\/captioned\/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=656&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fentertainmentnow.com&amp;rp=%2Fhgtv%2Fhome-town-inn-hotel-fire-napier-insurance%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A52232.89999997616%7D\" height=\"1185\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-instgrm-payload-id=\"instagram-media-payload-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-origwidth=\"\" data-origheight=\"1185\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Following the season finale of the HGTV star\u2019s spinoff series, fans took to social media pleading with Liberty Mutual do to the right thing.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-4\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"AdThrive_Content_1_desktop\" class=\"adthrive-ad adthrive-content adthrive-content-1 adthrive-ad-cls\"><\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One fan commented on Napier\u2019s Instagram post, writing, \u201c[Liberty Mutual] should stop making stupid commercials and should use the [Heirloom Hotel] as a gigantic marketing opportunity.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-5\"><\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The follower continued, \u201cThe goodwill opportunity is HUGE. Sponsor the comeback episodes and the partnership with The Heirloom! It\u2019s a no-brainer! Pay them!\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Napier seemingly agreed with the fan\u2019s stance as she responded, with a red heart and a clapping emoji.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Other fans were clearly on the same page as many chimed in with encouraging words.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThis is a PR moment you don\u2019t want to flub. Every one is watching,\u201d another fan wrote, tagging the insurance company.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A third wrote, \u201cI was so upset to watch the show and see the devastation of the fire. My heart hurts for Laurel. Praying that [Liberty Mutual] pays the claim and quickly. America is watching.\u201d<\/p>\n<div id=\"AdThrive_Content_3_desktop\" class=\"adthrive-ad adthrive-content adthrive-content-3 adthrive-ad-cls\"><\/div>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n<h2 id=\"h-erin-napier-pleads-with-insurance-company\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Erin Napier Pleads With Insurance Company<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div id=\"ac6daab3687eafc9614eb83eed3cd579\" class=\"embed_container\">\n<div class=\"lazy-embed lazy-embed--ssr embed-instagram-com lazy-embed--loaded\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DN1R3FvYtdI\/\"><iframe id=\"instagram-embed-1\" class=\"instagram-media instagram-media-rendered\" src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DN1R3FvYtdI\/embed\/captioned\/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=656&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fentertainmentnow.com&amp;rp=%2Fhgtv%2Fhome-town-inn-hotel-fire-napier-insurance%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A1%2C%22os%22%3A52239.89999997616%7D\" height=\"1241\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-instgrm-payload-id=\"instagram-media-payload-1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-origwidth=\"\" data-origheight=\"1241\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The \u201cHome Town\u201d star shared a heartfelt plea with Liberty Mutual to do \u201cthe right thing\u201d after a landmark in her hometown burned down.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI am writing on behalf of my friends who own The Heirloom Hotel in Laurel, Mississippi. You may have seen this hotel on the HGTV show, \u2018Home Town.\u2019\u201d 11-year-old Amos Sledge wrote in a handwritten letter to the company, which Napier shared with her 1.5 million followers.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The letter continued, \u201cThis show has not only affected the small town of Laurel, but has changed the lives of many across the nation. What you may not know is that this gorgeous hotel burned to the ground late last year. Liberty Mutual is their insurance company.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cOur country has been in a hard time lately. This hotel and this show have shown truth and beauty, and what hardwork and true friendship can do. As of right now, your company has not approved [their] claim to have the money to rebuild. It is heartbreaking to watch the show and see how hard they worked. They put it all on the line. I am writing to ask respectfully that you please approve their claim. This is your chance to prove Liberty Mutual is different,\u201d Sledge pleaded.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He concluded, \u201cThis is not about any little town, but a town that is a beacon of light for our nation. If you do the right thing, it will keep the light shining.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Heirloom Hotel in Laurel, Mississippi \u2014 which is owned by the Napiers\u2019 best friends \u2014 burned down in August 2025. Today, more than 10 months after the devastating fire, the owners, along with their community, are fighting for the insurance company to help with the cost of the damage.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cYes! I hope they realize the giant opportunity Mr Sledge just gave them!\u00a0<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/2764.svg\" alt=\"\u2764\ufe0f\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f64c.svg\" alt=\"\ud83d\ude4c\" \/>\u00a0well done young man,\u201d one follower commented on Napier\u2019s plea.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<p><\/main><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Erin Napier Has a Suggestion for Insurance Company After Hotel Fire: \u2018It\u2019s a No-Brainer\u2019 &nbsp; Erin Napier is not only\u00a0hoping the insurance company\u00a0behind The Heirloom Hotel does&#8230; <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":27952,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-27951","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/grow24.us\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/27951","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/grow24.us\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/grow24.us\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/grow24.us\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/grow24.us\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=27951"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/grow24.us\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/27951\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":27953,"href":"https:\/\/grow24.us\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/27951\/revisions\/27953"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/grow24.us\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/27952"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/grow24.us\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=27951"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/grow24.us\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=27951"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/grow24.us\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=27951"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}