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.“

“My friends and I were in Nashville for a girls trip and contacted Antonio ahead of time to schedule a session. Needless to say he killed it! He was extremely professional, creative and patient. We got matching tattoos and two of us got additional tattoos. He knows what he’s doing and is cool while doing it. You can’t go wrong in booking with Antonio.“

“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!“

“Been getting tattoos from Zane for 8 years now and this is my favorite shop he’s been at. It’s always a place I’m happy to sit in for hours. Everyone is kind & welcoming while the atmosphere is warm & inviting. Zane is who I always recommend to everyone looking for someone in Nashville. He is an expert and has saved me from making horrible tattoo decisions more than once while providing a 1000x better option. Going back for a third time next week and can hardly wait ?“

“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!“

“My first professional tattoo, tores did so amazing on my tattoo!!! LOVE the vibes of this place and he went above and beyond to make my experience as great as possible. Definitely going back for ALL my tattoo needs. Also, best prices in Nashville for the best quality in Nashville!“

“OMG!! Danelle is wonderful and she delivered exactly what I wanted!! If I lived in Nashville, she would be my artist. Thank you, thank you, thank you Danelle!! My troll holding a pig is perfect!“

“I spent about 9 hours there getting tattooed by Kyle Frary and it was an amazing experience all around. Kyle was very professional and dedicated to making sure I got what I wanted while making it look the best.

Requested style: American traditional

Specialties: American Traditional

Cleanliness: The shop was very clean and took your health very seriously

Stylist: Kyle Frary“

“Went to this shop to get my Ashley piercing. Leena did an amazing job! She was very thorough and made sure I liked the placement several times before piercing. The aftercare was explained very well and I was also given her information to contact her if I had any questions or concerns. Overall they were all very professional and sanitary! I would recommend this shop for anyone trying to get a piercing!!!!

Cleanliness: Everything was very clean

Stylist: Leena made me feel comfortable and welcomed“

“Had a great experience getting tattooed by Kirk at Island Tattoo. He did an absolutely amazing job of capturing the likeness of my dog, I’m so happy with how my tattoo looks just like the photo I gave him for reference. Very clean shop, and Kirk was very personable. I will definitely be getting all my future tattoos here.“

“Walked in with a group of 5. Everyone was very helpful and professional. Work was outstanding.“

“I had the best experience with Alchemy!!!! The atmosphere is so lovely, and everyone is super nice and excellent at what they do. I had the pleasure of getting a tattoo from Tai, who is fantastic, and it was so easy to set up and do the placement and color selection with her. She makes sure the client is happy with placement and sizing and color and won't make anyone feel bad for making adjustments, which is so important. 10/10 recommend getting work done here!!!“

“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 ...“

“Requested style: My sister and I came in with our design; both Gabe and Travis worked with us. We really enjoyed the experience and got exactly what we wanted. Thanks to both of them for making getting sister tattoos even more memorable!“

“Went for my follow up session for eye liner. Erinn (Elizabeth) does great work, and is very caring, calming and gentle.Service: Eyeliners“

“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!“

“One of the best tattoos I have! Did great work and got me in and out in a time crunch. I would come back here many times over for my tattoos!“

“Steel is the artist who did my left sleeve. He brought my idea to live and did an amazing job on my piece. Everywhere I go, I get so many compliments on my piece. I love the vibe here. I would highly recommend Steel for any of your tattoo needs. If he can’t get you in he has multiple tattoo artists in the building that would be more than happy to assist you! 10/10“

“Ketzel is an absolute delight. I’ve received 8 piercings from them over the past year—6 in my ears, a nostril, and a septum. They’re my only piercings so I can’t draw any comparisons with any other piercers, but Ketzel is my favorite person to go to. They’re incredibly professional and thorough, will walk you through everything especially if you’re new to getting piercings, and is extremely patient and empathic if you’re feeling nervous or anxious about feeling any sort of pain.

Every piercing they did was quick and clean and they always gave clear and concise aftercare instructions, and they’re also easily accessible through social media for any follow up questions you may have. Never thought I’d get so many piercings but they actually make it fun and now I’m always wondering what my next one will be. I can’t recommend Ketzel enough!“

“10/10 would recommend! The Electric Hand is a super shop with an amazing team of artists; I've been going since it opened and have always had great experiences. Shop is clean, staff are friendly, and they take great care of you.

Ben, the shop owner, is incredible - he's done various styles and cover ups for me. Always super nice and easy to work with, plus he has some dope flash and art to reference.

Can't recommend enough - go get a tattoo!“

“Chipper Harbin is a tattoo legend!
I had the opportunity to get a tattoo by Chip when visiting Nashville. Chip tapped into the type of design I was looking for and produced a design that was right on point and I love the result. He has a very cool aesthetic and was very accommodating in fitting me into his busy schedule. His set up was very clean and professional, and he has a great playlist and conservation to match.

Requested style: I gave Chip an idea of what I was looking for and he produced a beautiful design for me that tapped into my style.

Specialties: Chip's designs are very unique and I love having a cool "one of a kind" tattoo.

Cleanliness: Chip's set up is exceptionally clean.

Stylist: Chip's style is very unique and he put a great spin on the type of design I was seeking.“

“Jerry did an amazing job on my first ever tattoo! He was kind, patient, and I was very impressed he did three different styles on our party of three in one session.

The shop atmosphere where easy to spend all day in, very chill & clean

Requested style: Black & White Realism“

“Everyone in the shop is crazy good. Highly recommended and the only place I’m going to get tattooed in Nashville. Been there a dozen times and they have absolute legends in the tattoo world working there.“

“Love the vibe of this place. I have gotten all of my tattoos here and I will go back every time without question. Everyone there is friendly and helpful with info on taking care of my new tats“

“Got my tattoo here on vacation three weeks ago and I'm loving how it turned out. Chris was so great in consulting with me to get it exactly how I wanted. He also made a great song recommendation of a Neon Moon cover which I absolutely love ❤️. Thanks again for being part of this special moment, Chris!“