claim: The Beguiled is based on a novel set in 2011.
evidence: Irondale is a city in Jefferson County , Alabama , United States .. Jefferson County. Jefferson County, Alabama. Alabama. Alabama. County. List of counties in Alabama. United States. United States. Jefferson. Jefferson County, Alabama. It is a suburb of Birmingham , northeast of Homewood and Mountain Brook .. Birmingham. Birmingham, Alabama. Homewood. Homewood, Alabama. Mountain Brook. Mountain Brook, Alabama. At the 2010 census the population was 12,349 .. 2010 census. 2010 United States Census. The setting of the book -LRB- later a film -RRB- Fried Green Tomatoes , by Irondale native Fannie Flagg , is loosely based on the town and the landmark Irondale Cafe , known as The Whistle-Stop Cafe in the book & film .. Fried Green Tomatoes. Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe. Fannie Flagg. Fannie Flagg. Irondale is also the location of Catholic radio / television broadcaster EWTN .. EWTN. Eternal Word Television Network. The city 's annual Whistle-Stop Festival attracts thousands to its eclectic mix of art , food and music .