Irondale, AL

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Irondale is a Birmingham suburb 10 miles southeast via I-20 Exit 140, popular with commuters seeking small-town living near the city. US 78 and State Route 150 provide alternate access through Jefferson County's rolling hills. Birmingham-Shuttlesworth Airport sits 20 miles northwest. The original Irondale Cafe on First Avenue North inspired Fannie Flagg's "Fried Green Tomatoes" novel and still serves the famous recipes today.