In 1971, Charley Watkins opened the original O’Charley’s restaurant across from Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee.  With a menu made up of a handful of his wife’s popular recipes and the belief that “Everyone who walks through this door is a friend of mine”, Charley had the ingredients to create something special.  That’s because in addition to great food, Charley wanted to provide atmosphere.  A place that welcomed guests with a warm familiarity every time they walked in.  A place where rolls were unsliceably soft and served for free as a gesture of hospitality.  This was the foundation upon which our restaurants were built.  O’Charley’s currently has over 200 locations in 17 states, serving generous portions of classic American food with a Southern accent and connecting family and friends over a great meal, in a comfortable, inviting setting.