The restaurant scene was shot at Ross's Diner in Cartersville, Georgia.
Some bar scenes were shot at the American Legion in Tucker, Georgia.
The city Hall scenes were shot in Macon, Georgia using their city hall
Sam Rockwell and Bruce McGill previously appeared in Matchstick Men (2003) as well as Lawn Dogs (1997).
Afemo Omilami, Wilbur Fitzgerald, Tim Ware, and Jill Jane Clements all had recurring roles on TV'S In The Heat Of The Night.