Where Was “Fried Green Tomatoes” Filmed?

Are you a fan of the early 90s movie and are wondering: where was “Fried Green Tomatoes” filmed? Then welcome aboard; we’re taking you back in time as we explore the town of Whistle Stop and all of the movies’ filming locations you know and love. We’ll share with you which ones are still around today and possible to visit as well.

And for the aspiring filmmaker or creative looking to create their own piece of “Fried Green Tomatoes”-inspired media, stay with us until the end. There, we share just how easy it can be to find your own filming locations on Peerspace. Let’s head down to the Whistle Stop Cafe to meet some old friends for lunch!

What is “Fried Green Tomatoes”?

Based on the 1987 novel “Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe” by author Fannie Flagg, “Fried Green Tomatoes” was released in 1991. Receiving both critical acclaim and huge box office numbers at the time of its release, the film has lived on to become an American classic.

The movie stars Kathy Bates as a dissatisfied housewife who befriends an elderly woman at a nursing home, played by Jessica Tandy. Bates’ character, Evelyn Couch, becomes enthralled by the woman’s stories of her past and learns about herself along the way.

Part of the charm of the film is the depiction of small towns in America. Set in Alabama, the movie has plenty of unique and memorable locations. They are all sure to make you ask: where was “Fried Green Tomatoes” filmed?

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Did they actually film “Fried Green Tomatoes” in Alabama?

Both the nursing home and the town of Whistle Stop are in Alabama. However, movies are rarely shot in the exact location of the stories. It’s much easier for film productions to shoot in places that have established filming infrastructure and incentivized tax credits. That means that just because it may look like Alabama, we still need to know: where was “Fried Green Tomatoes” filmed?

The production didn’t have to look too far from Alabama. The film’s IMDB page says that they filmed entirely in Georgia. It may have been less well known for being a film hub back in the early 90s. However, most people today have seen the “Made in Georgia” stamp at the end of a movie or television show.

For film buffs who want to understand Georgia’s filmmaking prowess, be sure to check out the Southern Hollywood Film Tour. They take you on a tour through Georgia film history. Along the way, they even share “Fried Green Tomatoes” filming locations.

The “Fried Green Tomatoes” nursing home filming location

We can’t talk about the movie without first covering the nursing home where Evelyn and Ninny’s friendship blooms. We spend a lot of time there listening to Ninny’s story about her past and are at some point sure to wonder: where was “Fried Green Tomatoes” filmed?

This Is My South reports that the Rose Hills Convalescent Home is actually a functioning nursing home today. Located in Newnan, Georgia, the facility is currently called Avalon Health and Rehabilitation.

The exterior of the building still looks similar to how it looked in the movie. Fans who want to catch a glimpse should keep to the outside of the private facility and avoid doing anything that may disrupt the residents or people who work there.

Where did they film the Threadgoode house in “Fried Green Tomatoes”?

Ninny Threadgoode tells Evelyn about her sister-in-law Idgie Threadgoode and her upbringing. We see the home that she grew up in and the train tracks nearby that lead to the untimely death of her brother, Buddy.

The beautiful home with its wraparound porch is sure to beg the question: where was “Fried Green Tomatoes” filmed? According to Film Oblivion, the home is in the town of Senoia, near Atlanta.

This is the Travis-McDaniel House and was also in the movie “The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It.” The train tracks still remain near the home, although they are no longer in service.

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Where did they film the cafe in “Fried Green Tomatoes”?

If you had to ask someone who had seen the movie to name a location from it, they’d likely mention the Whistle Stop Cafe first. The cafe, run by Idgie, is the location for many pivotal events in the movie. It’s also sure to make you ask: where was “Fried Green Tomatoes” filmed?

OtakuKart reveals that the real-life Whistle Stop Cafe is in the town of Juliette and still operates to this day. The owners are proud to be the location from the movie, so there’s even a sign in the window that says: “Fried Green Tomatoes Served Here.”

There are several other locations from the movie filmed in Juliette. After having your tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe, make sure you check out the town’s cemetery, church, and dam, all of which were in the film.

Find your own “Fried Green Tomatoes”-inspired filming location

You’ve had a chance to explore some of the spots that made “Fried Green Tomatoes” a smash hit. Now we hope you’re ready to get out there and create your own content inspired by the movie. Whatever kind of project you’re working on, you’re likely going to need filming locations.

That’s where Peerspace comes in. Peerspace is the internet’s top marketplace for filming location and production studio rentals. The platform is home to thousands of places available in the Atlanta area alone, like this vintage Victorian home in Douglasville. From the high-quality images posted by the host, you can see for yourself why this house would be right at home in a movie like “Fried Green Tomatoes.”

This is just scratching the surface, so head to Peerspace for yourself and see why you’re in capable hands when you use them as your personal location scout.

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