Though his woodworking achievements are awe-inspiring, his capabilities lie far beyond historic renovation work.
By the early years of 1900, the lumber milling industry in Laurel had become incredibly prolific.
Laurel is full of the delightful scenery that characterizes the small-town life enjoyed by many Southern communities.
Its sentimental charm accounts for Nowell’s passion for preserving its history through his work.
He and his wife, Emily, have four children: Irene, Sam, Teddy, and Nora.
Teddy, the second-oldest, reminds him of well-behaving pine.
It was a lucky match.
They dated for a few years before they married in 2010.Erin and Ben Napierwere attendees at the event.
JCJC serves as the next educational stepping stone for many high school graduates of the Pine Belt.
He enrolled in the business school and continued his education as a business administration major.
They embarked on their mission to restore and preserve the town.
It was only natural for Nowell to join the Napiers as a “Home Town” cast member.
Though he isn’t seen frequently in person on the show, his work is almost constantly featured.
That’s kind of the joy of woodworking.
Their services include confirming and reporting land ownership and acquiring oil and natural gas rights.
Neither of us can be in the woodshop as much as we’d like."
They desired a stable, secure home surrounded by their loved ones, so they moved to Laurel.
He is also a recognized historic real estate developer in the town.
Believe it or not, the above-mentioned roles are not all of what Nowell has on his plate.
The founders of Downtown Comeback prove their qualifications by sharing the details of their roles within their community.
Imagine putting all of that on a resume.
The Nowells are decidedly more private than their friends and business partners.
However, the Nowells are featured in photos and videos posted by their counterparts.
The Nowells seem more concerned about engaging with their community in person than maintaining a substantial online presence.
“Josh had done some real estate development.
He had a bird’s-eye view.
I would take photos of a corner downtown that people might overlook.
I kept a journal online, and I mocked up some murals in Photoshop.
We put some lights in the trees and had these potluck parties and invited our friends from Hattiesburg.
We were just like, ‘Yeah, Laurel’s a cool place you didn’t know?'”
