Wetumpka will be under the national spotlight again as Hometown Takeover: Where are they now? airs at 7 p.m. Dec. 10.
HGTV said the show highlights how Wetumpka has kept momentum inspired by the 2021 show going and inspired innovative change in communities across the country. Wetumpka Area Chamber of Commerce executive director Shellie Whitfield said the one episode show will bring more attention to Wetumpka.
“It’s an hour long,” Whitfield said. “Half of it showcases Ft. Morgan from the second season of Hometown Takeover. The other half showcases Wetumpka.”
Whitfield said the show will feature locations in town, many of which have come about since the first season of Hometown Takeover. In August film crews were seen filming at The Kelly, the WOW restaurant under construction, a Wetumpka High School football game and at Restoration Coffeehouse where a coffee drink is named ‘Hometown.’
“It is something people are not going to want to miss,” Whitfield said. “They should invite their friends and family to watch it. Wetumpka will once again shine on national television.”
Whitfield is hopeful the stars of the show will express their thoughts on Wetumpka and the surrounding community in the show.
“I hope Ben and Erin will talk about how much they miss being here,” Whitfield said. “I think Erin will swoon over how much she misses Wetumpka.”
Whitfield said she expects the Sunday night premiere of the show will draw a large viewership, likely to lead to more tourists coming as seen following the first season of Hometown Takeover.
“It is another thing to be proud of to be here in Wetumpka,” Whitfield said. “It should be a good pick me up for everyone who watches and for the community.”
