There's a tiny Italian place off of the I65 and Harding Pl exit called Mama Mia's. My wife and I go there and love it. You can bring your own bottle of wine and they will uncork it and pour it (I think they charge a $5 or so fee for that though). Then there's Demos'. They have 4 locations but only in middle Tn. so not really a chain. It's a steakhouse and I absolutely love this place. I'm not sure where you'll be staying but there is a location in downtown Nashville. I'll see if my wife can think of any more and get back to you.
