City of Irondale

Hiring Authority: Mayor James Stewart
Population: 11111
Merit System Employees: 146

Founded in 1887, the City of Irondale is located on 17.34 square miles along Interstate 20/59 in east-central Jefferson County. The City has experienced significant growth in recent years and is home to over 13,000 residents and a variety of amenities and attractions, including the Irondale Civic Center. The City is also home to the Irondale Cafe, the inspiration for the Whistle Stop Cafe in the novel and movie "Fried Green Tomatoes." Irondale provides numerous opportunities to come together as a community with annual events such as Irondale National Night Out, the Asian Cultures Festival, Community Trunk or Treat, the Irondale Christmas Parade, and the Whistle Stop Festival showcasing local artists and musicians.