Getting a taste of Middle Tennessee’s hot sauce scene

Nashville is famous for its hot chicken, but what about its hot sauce. In just the past five years, several local companies have popped up, each with their own blend of flavors and heat. In this episode, we’re talking with several local hot sauce makers and small business owners about the rise of local hot sauce production. Host Khalil Ekulona also puts his taste buds to the test. But first, we’re joined by WPLN senior health care reporter Blake Farmer to discuss his latest article on how the state investigates TennCare fraud. Guests:  Clay Maddox, owner of Nashville Heat Sauces Jeremy Lister, owns Blister Hot Sauce with his two brothers Chris and Chelsea Cheng, owners of Hot Sauce Nashville Niroop Prabhakar, owner of 615 Chutney and Kallooriville