Most people know Murrells Inlet as a fishing town with beautiful views.
That's why Tom Reed moved there from Greenville seven years ago.
"We love it because it's nice, it's quiet, it's fun, and the people here are great," Reed said.
It's that small town appeal that keeps locals and tourists, like Pam Montgomery, coming back to the inlet.
"It's family oriented, there's things here children can do," she said. "You don't have to worry about bringing your children here and them experiencing things they shouldn't experience."
But the quiet town is about to make some noise. News13 has learned the creators of MTV's Jersey Shore are in the early stages of production on a similar reality show, based in Murrells Inlet, that would air on CMT starting this fall.
So far, details about the show have been kept quiet. CMT's website says it will be about a group of friends spending a summer on the beach together.
A couple weeks ago, Al Hitchcock was approached by producers with 495 Productions about filming in his restaurant, Drunken Jack's.
"I don't really have any strong reservations against it or anything such as that, I think it'd be good for the area," Hitchcock said.
He agreed to let crews inside his restaurant, and he also placed a bid to serve as the caterer for the more than 100 crew and cast members while they're in town.
Hitchcock and Georgetown County officials learned from the production company the cast will be staying at King's Krest, a 4 bedroom, 2 bath house near the Marshwalk.
He thinks other area businesses could benefit from something like this as well.
"They're renting houses in the area, they'll be staying at motels in the area," he said.
But not everyone is sold on the idea, or the name.
According to CMT's website, the show will be called The Dirty South.
"It just doesn't represent this area," Montgomery said.
Many other locals echoed the same sentiment, worrying what this kind of show could do to the inlet's reputation.
"We already have one in Myrtle Beach, so do we need two down here?" Reed asked.
Others, like Murrells Inlet native Susan Nichols, say they're willing to at least keep an open mind.
"You know, if it's something off the wall and not that great, we're all going to be going 'oh my God,' but if it's a decent show, you know, people will watch," Nichols said.
Most residents just hope the show is a true portrayal of the quiet town they call home.
"Just so they don't bring in all outsiders for it and then call it a reality show," Nichols said.
Hitchcock says he was told by producers to begin preparing food for the cast and crew on August 1, but they didn't give many other details.
Georgetown County Council members are set to meet with the producers Monday to raise concerns they've heard from the community. –WBTW
That's why Tom Reed moved there from Greenville seven years ago.
"We love it because it's nice, it's quiet, it's fun, and the people here are great," Reed said.
It's that small town appeal that keeps locals and tourists, like Pam Montgomery, coming back to the inlet.
"It's family oriented, there's things here children can do," she said. "You don't have to worry about bringing your children here and them experiencing things they shouldn't experience."
But the quiet town is about to make some noise. News13 has learned the creators of MTV's Jersey Shore are in the early stages of production on a similar reality show, based in Murrells Inlet, that would air on CMT starting this fall.
So far, details about the show have been kept quiet. CMT's website says it will be about a group of friends spending a summer on the beach together.
A couple weeks ago, Al Hitchcock was approached by producers with 495 Productions about filming in his restaurant, Drunken Jack's.
"I don't really have any strong reservations against it or anything such as that, I think it'd be good for the area," Hitchcock said.
He agreed to let crews inside his restaurant, and he also placed a bid to serve as the caterer for the more than 100 crew and cast members while they're in town.
Hitchcock and Georgetown County officials learned from the production company the cast will be staying at King's Krest, a 4 bedroom, 2 bath house near the Marshwalk.
He thinks other area businesses could benefit from something like this as well.
"They're renting houses in the area, they'll be staying at motels in the area," he said.
But not everyone is sold on the idea, or the name.
According to CMT's website, the show will be called The Dirty South.
"It just doesn't represent this area," Montgomery said.
Many other locals echoed the same sentiment, worrying what this kind of show could do to the inlet's reputation.
"We already have one in Myrtle Beach, so do we need two down here?" Reed asked.
Others, like Murrells Inlet native Susan Nichols, say they're willing to at least keep an open mind.
"You know, if it's something off the wall and not that great, we're all going to be going 'oh my God,' but if it's a decent show, you know, people will watch," Nichols said.
Most residents just hope the show is a true portrayal of the quiet town they call home.
"Just so they don't bring in all outsiders for it and then call it a reality show," Nichols said.
Hitchcock says he was told by producers to begin preparing food for the cast and crew on August 1, but they didn't give many other details.
Georgetown County Council members are set to meet with the producers Monday to raise concerns they've heard from the community. –WBTW
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