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At The Heirloom in Laurel, Mississippi, we are passionate about legacy. How can everyday people, through everyday living, leave a lasting impact? Join Josh Nowell and Jim Rasberry as they explore stories of grit, faith, craftsmanship, and calling. From astronauts to artists, soldiers to builders, dads to doctors—everyone is working to build something worth passing down. Rooted in a lasting worldview and grounded in community, this show invites you to slow down and reflect: What are you building that will be treasured as an heirloom?
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There is so much to celebrate in this final episode. We got the sign. We built beautiful rooms. We overcame floods. We reached milestones we had dreamed about for years. Most, importantly, we learned that a group friends who stick together can accomplish about anything.
In this episode of The Heirloom Podcast, Josh Nowell, Jim Rasberry, Mallorie Rasberry, and Emily Nowell talk through Episode 3 of Inn This Together on HGTV and the challenge of designing three kitchens that felt warm, timeless, and lived in — not cold and commercial.
What did it really take to open the Scotsman USA Kitchen store and build a manufacturing company in small-town Mississippi? In this episode of The Heirloom Podcast, Josh Nowell and Jim Rasberry sit down with Mallorie Rasberry and Emily Nowell to talk through Episode 2 of Inn This Together on HGTV and the story behind Scotsman Manufacturing, Laurel Mercantile, and the opening of the Scotsman USA Kitchen store. From starting a factory in Laurel, Mississippi, to designing the retail space, building American-made products, and watching craftsmen see their work displayed for the first time, this episode gives a closer look at the people, risks, and hard work behind the project.
What was it really like trying to restore the Heirloom building while filming a television show at the same time? In this episode of The Heirloom Podcast, Josh Nowell and Jim Rasberry sit down with Mallorie Rasberry and Emily Nowell to talk through Episode 1 of Inn This Together on HGTV and what was happening behind the cameras during one of the biggest restoration projects in Laurel history.
Josh Nowell and Jim Rasberry dig into the meaning of legacy—from its ancient Latin roots to the everyday choices that define it. Jim reveals his unconventional “burial” plans, following a conversation about how small-town ripples, eternal perspective, and simple diligence can leave a mark that lasts for generations. Recorded at The Heirloom Hotel in Laurel, Mississippi.
Country music legend Ronnie McDowell joins Josh and Jim in Laurel for The Heirloom Podcast. He shares stories from 48 years on the road—from paying tribute to Elvis, to singing with Conway, to recording with Dolly Parton—Ronnie has found himself in the middle of country music history, with a story for every mile. Whether you grew up on country music or just love a good story, this episode is a reminder that legacy surrounds us—even alone in the pickup on a brisk fall drive, when the radio rattles out those old songs that make us smile and remember the ones we love.
What role does creativity play in building a legacy? For Erin Napier—artist, author, and co-host of HGTV’s Home Town—it’s the seed that starts it all. In this episode of The Heirloom Podcast, Josh Nowell and Jim Rasberry sit down with Erin to talk about the power of imagination, the early days of Laurel’s revitalization, and why small towns demand creativity. From purple dinosaurs to downtown murals, Erin reflects on how storytelling, design, and perseverance helped transform her hometown into something beautiful.
On this episode of The Heirloom Podcast, filmed at The Heirloom in Laurel, Mississippi, hosts Josh Nowell and Jim Rasberry sit down with 98-year-old WWII Navy veteran Jimmy Bass. After surviving a kamikaze strike aboard USS Harding during the Battle of Okinawa, Jimmy returned home, suited up for high school football, and won the Shrimp Bowl—building a legacy of faith, family, and freedom in small-town Mississippi.
At The Heirloom in Laurel, Mississippi, we are passionate about legacy. How can everyday people, through everyday living, leave a lasting impact? Join Josh Nowell and Jim Rasberry as they explore stories of grit, faith, craftsmanship, and calling. From astronauts to artists, soldiers to builders, dads to doctors—everyone is working to build something worth passing down. Rooted in a lasting worldview and grounded in community, this show invites you to slow down and reflect: What are you building that will be treasured as an heirloom?
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