Fannie Flagg, who plays Jeremy's mother, is also the author of the novel Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe. Kathy Bates, who plays Darla's mother, starred as one of the main characters in Fried Green Tomatoes (1991), the movie adaption of that novel.
The license plate on Ralph's car reads "BVR HUNT."
Two of the actors went on to act in various Star Trek franchise: Rene Auberjonois as Odo in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993) and David Warner in various roles, such as Gul Madred in Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987).
The poster seen in Jeremy's bedroom is the Downtown Houston skyline with fireworks in the background - these posters were promotions for the Rendevous Houston event held in 1986.
A brief scene where Jeremy and Darla are on their first date was filmed in the parking lot adjacent to Eleanor Tinsley Park.