They asked my salary range, what should I say? after 8 years as a line cook

A recruiter asked for my salary expectations on a first call as I look for work as a line cook. I am in Nashville, in case local advice matters. I do not want to price myself out. Does giving a range hurt?

Thanks for writing this out. I went through something close to it last year, and it got easier once I kept a simple log of every call and form.