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Another Sriracha shortage?

Summer of 2024 may bring another Sriracha shortage
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Find Hot Sauce Nashville online, at local farmers markets, and shops like Made in TN. | Photo by NASHtoday
A summer without Sriracha? It’s a possibility now that Huy Fong Foods plans to stop production until after Labor Day. “All orders that have been scheduled beginning on May 6, 2024, will be canceled,” the California-based hot sauce company said. That’s nearly a four-month pause on the production of Sriracha, chili garlic sauce, and sambal oelek.

This isn’t the first time Huy Fong couldn’t deliver the heat. Last year, we reported a Sriracha shortage due to droughts in Mexico (where the jalapeno peppers are sourced). This year’s culprit? The peppers are “too green.”

Huy Fong’s “red rooster” Sriracha is known for, well, being red. When jalapenos are too green, they dilute that iconic color. It isn’t just the hue that’s halting the hot sauce — green peppers are also less spicy than their more developed red pepper peers. And what’s Sriracha without spice?

Our advice is to sample some local vendors that bring on the heat.
  • Hot Sauce Nashville | The small batch hot sauce company’s flagship product is Hot Garlic.
  • My Sauce Lab | Try this: El Fuego, which the company describes as “the new Sriracha sauce.”
  • Blister Hot Sauce | Start with Original (a blend of smoked red jalapenos, habaneros, and anaheims) and work your way up to Carolina Weeper.
  • Quentin’s | The brand’s White Hot Mustard Sauce packs a mean kick and can be used as a marinade or served with chicken, pork sandwiches, or pretzels.
  • Tucker’s Pepper Company | Bonus: Tucker’s also offers fresh peppers ranging from bell to Carolina Reaper from June through October.
Asked

Would you rather...
A. Have green Sriracha sauce?
B. Endure another Sriracha shortage?
What's your hot take?
 
Events
Wednesday, May 29
  • André 3000 | Wednesday, May 29-Thursday, May 30 | Times vary | The Blue Room, 623 7th Ave. S. | $162 | The artist, one-half of the Grammy Award-winning hip-hop duo Outkast, performs his instrumental solo record.
Thursday, May 30
  • Celeste Barber: Backup Dancer | Thursday, May 30 | 8 p.m. | TPAC’s James K. Polk Theater, 505 Deaderick St. | $31+ | Hailed as the “Australian Queen of Comedy,” Barber’s original celebrity parody Instagram account has attracted over 9.5 million followers.
Friday, May 31
  • Full Moon Pickin’ Party | Friday, May 31 | 6-10 p.m. | Percy Warner Equestrian Barn, 2500 Old Hickory Blvd. | $25 | The annual bluegrass series returns with food vendors and live music under the stars.
  • Lainey Wilson | Friday, May 31-Saturday, June 1 | 7 p.m. | Ascend Amphitheater, 310 1st Ave. S. | $98+ | The artist brings her “Country’s Cool Again” tour downtown with special guests Ian Munsick and Zach Top.
Saturday, June 1
  • Mars Rover Exhibit Opening Day | Saturday, June 1 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | Adventure Science Center, 800 Fort Negley Blvd. | Cost of admission | Come face-to-face with a NASA-constructed model of the Curiosity rover, then get your hands on a real Mars meteorite.
  • Markets for Makers: Nashville Summer Market | Saturday, June 1-Sunday, June 2 | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | The Fairgrounds Nashville, 255 Wedgewood Ave. | $8+ | Shop from 130+ makers, get a free tote bag, and gain access to a DIY station.
Sunday, June 2
  • Pixies and Modest Mouse | Sunday, June 2 | 6:30 p.m. | Ascend Amphitheater, 310 1st Ave. S. | $49+ | The bands will be joined by special guest Cat Power.
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Real Estate

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More bookings mean better returns, and Vacasa out-booked the average vacation rental here in Nashville by a staggering 28% in the last year.

Their price-optimization tech perfectly positions your property to drive traffic, and their dedicated marketing team knows how to give your listing that extra bit of glam to grab attention + help you stand out from the rest.

Plus, 24/7 guest support, smart home upgrades, protection programs, and preventative maintenance are just a few of the built-in amenities designed to make your life easier and increase rental appeal.

But don’t just take our word for it — these crazy high ratings from Nashville’s Vacasa guests say it all.
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News Notes
Open
  • Shotgun Willie’s BBQ has officially made the move to Madison. The Texas-style barbecue joint’s new location at 1500 Gallatin Pk. S. (near Eastside Bowl) offers more seating and parking. Take a peek inside.
Coming Soon
  • Carey Bringle’s Peg Leg Porker Spirits tasting room (2700 Eugenia Ave.) has an opening date. Sip on the “world’s best bourbon” and more when it debuts on Saturday, July 6. Fun fact: The space doubles as a blending and bottling facility. (The Tennessean)
Ranking
  • Nashville and Franklin are two of the friendliest cities out there, according to a reader survey by Southern Living. Coming in at No. 5 and No. 8, respectively, readers cited Music City’s hospitality and Franklin’s pet-friendly programs.
Show
  • John Legend added two Nashville dates (July 7-8) to his “A Night of Songs and Stories” tour. The shows at Schermerhorn Symphony Center will feature a setlist of greatest hits + stories from Legend’s life and career. Tickets go on sale Friday, May 31.
Kids
  • Wackadoo, the Heelers are back. “Bluey’s Big Play,” the theatrical adaptation of the beloved children’s TV series, takes the stage at TPAC’s Jackson Hall the weekend of Oct. 5-6. Tickets for four showtimes go on sale Friday, May 31.
Eat
  • The Cupcake Collection + Rolled 4 Ever Ice Cream are teaming up for a five-stop “Ice Cream and Cake” food truck tour. Get any cupcake rolled into ice cream in Germantown, West Nashville, Gallatin, Murfreesboro, and Nolensville. See dates + times.
Drink
  • Are you ready for it? The new Taylor Swift-themed menu at Gertie’s Whiskey Bar, that is. Located below The 404 Kitchen in the Gulch, the speakeasy-style bar is serving nine specialty cocktails named after songs like “Delicate” and “Wildest Dreams.”
Home
  • Did you know you could finance your fixer-upper with home equity? You could get up to $50K with a HELOC — calculate your payment.*
Shop
  • Cozy Earth’s best-selling bamboo viscose sheets — featured on Oprah’s 2018 Favorite Things list — are temperature-regulating and keep you cool on even the hottest summer nights.*
 
Number

Hey, big spenders

Nashville had another record year of visitor spending in 2023
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Tourists are making their way downtown, spending fast. | Photo by NASHtoday
Music City welcomed 16.8 million visitors in 2023, up from 16.2 million in 2022, according to the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp. Tourists evidently enjoyed their stay last year, spending $10.56 billion, or ~$29 million per day.

Of the visitors coming here, 64% are leisure travelers and 36% are in town for business and conventions, according to Tourism Economics, a research firm that studies the tourism industry.

Looking ahead

“Record-breaking” is a word you will likely see again. Projections indicate a steady rise in tourists over the next decade.
  • 17.1 million in 2024
  • 17.5 million in 2025
  • 18.1 million in 2027
  • 20 million by 2033
As the influx of visitors continues, so will the spending. Visitors are expected spend $10.84 billion in 2024 and $12.07 billion by 2027.
The Buy
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The Wrap
 
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Live, work, or play in Franklin? The Factory’s new Water Tower Plaza officially opens today. The space will host a weekday farmers market on Wednesdays from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
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