An 86-year-old widow at Rose Terrace Nursing Home who shares her memories and stories with Evelyn, forming a close friendship with her.

The independent and free-spirited youngest child of the Threadgoode family, known for her adventurous nature and significant role in Whistle Stop.

A gentle and devout woman from Valdosta with auburn hair and brown eyes, whose story intertwines deeply with Idgie's life in Whistle Stop.

The son of Ruth, who becomes known as "Stump" after losing an arm as a child and grows up in Whistle Stop under the care of Idgie.

A black woman who becomes a nanny for the Threadgoode family and later cooks at the Whistle Stop Cafe, known for her superstitions and love of children.

Sipsey's adopted son who works as a renowned chef at the Whistle Stop Cafe and displays deep loyalty to Idgie and his family.

A fair-skinned woman married to Big George who works at the Whistle Stop Cafe and is particularly devoted to Ruth Jamison.

One of Big George and Onzell’s twins, noted for his hard work on the railroad and success within the upper-middle-class black society.

The rebellious and dark-skinned twin of Jasper, known for his love of the fast-paced lifestyle in Birmingham and occasional legal troubles.

The mischievous daughter of Big George and Onzell, who grows up working at Opal’s beauty shop and faces personal challenges.

A drifter from Tennessee who finds temporary solace in Whistle Stop and becomes fond of Ruth while battling his own demons.

A free-spirited, buxom woman with rust-colored hair who runs a bar and shares a romantic history with Buddy Threadgoode.

The oldest of William and Alice Threadgoode’s sons, remembered for his charisma and the impact of his untimely death on his family.

Ruth’s husband and Stump’s biological father, whose disappearance becomes a central mystery with ties to several key characters.

Evelyn’s husband, often casually sexist and set in his ways, whose relationship with Evelyn undergoes changes as she gains confidence.

The sheriff in Whistle Stop, who shares a bond with Idgie and navigates complex moral situations with largely ambiguous decisions.

Cleo is Idgie’s brother and Ninny’s dependable husband, while Albert is Cleo and Ninny’s beloved child, both playing supportive familial roles.

A young girl from Whistle Stop who eventually marries Buddy Jr., contributing to the familial connections in the story.

A Baptist preacher in Whistle Stop with a firm stance on moral issues, who surprisingly aids Idgie during a pivotal moment.

Big George and Onzell's son who enlists during World War II and reflects the pride and dynamics of his family.

Jasper Peavey’s oldest daughter, who struggles with issues of racial identity but finds a sense of peace within her community.

An elderly resident of Rose Terrace Nursing Home, whose life and recollections intertwine with Ninny Threadgoode's stories.

A wealthy socialite from Whistle Stop known for her dramatic flair and a later scandalous escapade from the nursing home.

A large and prominent family in Whistle Stop, involved in various aspects of the town’s life and central to the story’s events.

Residents of Whistle Stop, with Dot running a local paper and often humorously remarking on her husband Wilbur’s mishaps.

A flirtatious widower at Rose Terrace Nursing Home, who causes a stir with his romantic pursuits among the residents.

The detective from Georgia involved in investigating Frank Bennett’s disappearance, with personal ties to the case.