Best Tattoo Shops In Nashville

“Chipper did not do the original line work (that’s about 20 years old at this point) but he did an amazing job doing a partial coverup/reimagining of this piece I never finished on my chest.

He took the ideas I gave him and put his own, amazing artistic spin on it - plus took the time to build up this piece layer by layer - making sure it looked well placed on my body and well balanced on it as well. He took his time making sure we placed things well so that when he got to tattooing he could work quick and efficiently.

He checked in frequently, we took breaks when needed and overall the entire thing was a great experience & I will continue to recommend Chipper to anyone who will appreciate his amazing style.

Most of my tattoos feel more like stickers - this feels like a painting on my skin.“

“Leah helped me tremendously with a tattoo I wanted reworked. She took my current tattoo, the idea I had for the rework, and ran with it. Once she showed me the design, we talked through different variations and landed on a version that I am very pleased with. Leah herself is super personable, artistically-minded, and generally great to work with on this. I highly recommend the shop and Leah in particular.“

“This place is great! Great atmosphere. Everyone is so welcoming and awesome. Louie is my artist and he's amazing! Been going to him for awhile now and every time I leave loving my artwork more than I thought I would. He always goes above and beyond and exceeds any expectations I may have. Highly recommend ArtWerks if your looking for ink or piercings while in Nashville“

“Cody Gurley did an amazing job!! Very professional and attentive to detail. I was thrilled and blown way with the original sketch he created for me. Very talented artist. In addition, the shop is clean and super welcoming. Highly recommend stopping in and/or booking if you are looking to get artwork done.“

“Cleanliness: Super clean shop, nicest guys! Shane was amazing! So nice, did great work for my husband, myself, and friends. We came in as a walk in and were immediately welcomed and made to feel extremely comfortable by all of the staff. Will completely come back to Branded next time we are in Nashville!“

“In town for a few days and found Flash City. I just wanted to get a couple words done and they got me in right then. I gave them my design idea, got it drawn up, and was tattooed in no time. Clean work and shop. Would definitely recommend.“

“Listen, if you're looking for a fun, friendly, vibey shop that is clean and has quality work - this is IT. I got the itch for a random tattoo and started looking for a good shop in town, contacted my artist, Sarah Ransom, via instagram for a quote and possible walk in appointment and had an appointment booked for the following day! Her pricing was fair, her work is incredible, and she as well as everyone in the shop was friendly, patient, and professional. I will definitely be back and highly recommend visiting Sarah for amazing new ink!“

“I’ve been to Mike 3 times now (for a total of 5 large tattoos), and he always does a fantastic job. He works hard to ensure you’re getting exactly what you want. Very well priced for the quality of work you get. I’ll never go anywhere else in Nashville.“

“I don’t know why it’s taken me so long to think to leave a Facebook review, but I absolutely recommend Island Tattoo to anybody and everybody who asks. All of my work there has been done by Jay, but I’ve also seen Kirk’s work firsthand and it’s just as solid, just in a different style. I know that regardless of the artist, these guys aren’t going to let anything but the absolute best work walk out of their shop. It can be difficult to get on the books, but that’s a good problem to have, and they’re absolutely worth the wait.“

“Grace did such a fantastic job! It was my first time getting a tattoo from the machine and she not only killed the design and the tattoo work, but she made me feel so safe and at ease. I will definitely be coming back to Grace for all of my future tattoos. Highly tecommend!“

“Working with Elizabeth was absolutely amazing. She is so kind and is always open to making sure your experience is the best it could possibly be. Her space is so comforting and clean. You can really tell she values making her clients comfortable! I also liked that she explained everything thoroughly and made sure she answered any questions, as well as focused on using natural and safe products! My tattoo is great and exactly what I wanted! I’d 110% recommend Elizabeth for your next tattoo!!“

“Super great experiences here. My daughter has had 2 piercings here. Nose and bellybutton. We had a question about the healing process for her belly button and we stopped into the shop right as they opened. Very great service!!! The piercing artist was amazing and reassuring! I only wish I could book an appointment here with a debit card, my only complaint of the whole establishment. Everything else is great! Thank you!“

“I absolutely love working with @tatcatmia!! She is super detailed and doesn't mind consulting with my very particular personality. She's undoubtedly a versatile and professional artist. I felt confident working with her before my first tattoo was even finished because I could tell she wants happy clients that love their pieces. I'm certain I'll be back for more!!“

“I came in with a concept of what I wanted and Mia nailed it beyond my expectations. She really made my design better than I could have ever imagined.

The parlor itself is just way cool, professional, and comfortable. Ryane made our appointments and matched us to Mia. Seriously 5 star service all the way around.“

“Awesome service, especially with all of the walk-ins that they get. The customer service was awesome. My son, daughter-in-law, and I all went in for tattoos, and walked out of there VERY SATISFIED.!!!“

“Got an eyebrow piercing it was great Josh was really nice telling me how to take care of it!“

“I got my first tattoo from Adam the Kid! He did an amazing job making me feel comfortable and bringing my idea to life. The entire Kustom Thrills team were awesome and came by to compliment my tattoo as it was being down. I would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for their first or next tattoo!“

“Evan was amazing! He made my first experience so comfortable and showed so much proud that my friends and I came back the very next day! They had some long awaited work done and then Evan did the semicolon I needed to go with Sanskrit tattoo he’d done on my neck.
Justin did a great job on the chicken!
The shop has a chill vibe and was very clean. Everyone was extremely friendly and accommodating. I’m sure we’ll all be back!“

“The vibe is awesome! Not your typical tattoo parlor. The tattoo was amazing and making an appointment for a "wanna do" was the way to go. I was visiting from out of state and wanted a tattoo and found Safe House and Ian White. His work is amazing and he's a true artist. I love his work. He and his staff were super friendly and helpful. I will definitely be back for another when I'm back in town! Highly recommend. Pictures to come once healed ...“

“Last month was my first time getting the style of tattoos I wanted, and Ben was super quick to respond and extremely helpful. Our session was amazing and his work was so detailed. Super down to earth, amazing artist, overall cool dude. Have a session with him again tomorrow, and will be going every month. Couldn’t recommend this parlor more to anyone who wants artists who seriously care about their craft. 100/10.“

“It seems like a great place to go get a tattoo, but I'm still waiting on them to get back with me on a tattoo design that I want done.“

“Danielle is amazing! She is so friendly and put me at ease straight away. She explained everything and made me feel that I could put 100% trust in her. She has given me the most amazing brows, better than I could have ever imagined. Thank you Danielle xx“

“We absolutely love Tai, she has been amazing from day 1 and thats been about 8 yrs ago. Always makes the process smooth and easy and makes you feel comfortable... she's does such good work! Will post update with more photos of our tattoos later!“

“Came to steel with an idea of what I wanted for each forearm and he absolutely knocked it out of the park! Great conversations, friendly, amazing artist.“

“The second you walk in you feel welcome! I can't say enough about the people and the environment here. They make you feel comfortable and at home! They worked with me to help put my heart in ink. English spent lots of time before I came in to help me find the right artist and gave me great tips on getting my tattoos. Adam took time to be sure I was getting exactly what I wanted and helped me feel comfortable since this was my first tattoo. I ended up getting 3! I love them more than I could've imagined and that is because of these incredible people! I work in the natural health care field, so finding a place up to my high standards was just as important as finding compassionate artists. They met both with flying colors! I'll be back and I'm telling all my friends about Safe House!“