Hey surfmac I live in Nashville part time!
Where in Nashville are you staying for a couple weeks, and I will be up there sometime in the next two weeks, maybe we could meet up for a smoke and a drink! As far as food goes the is a great Sushi restaurant called Viragos (which as recently moved so I don't currently know its location), also you have to try Noshville Delicatessen (there are a few across Nashville). I love the bagels and loks and I get the tongue sandwich as well! Those of two of my favorites but I have tons more for you!
If you have any other question about nashville just let me know!