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Tattoo shops in Knoxville
12 verified shops in Knoxville, Tennessee. Top-rated: Idle Hands Tattoo Studio · 5.0★. Local artists work in American traditional, black & grey and Japanese.
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Idle Hands Tattoo Studio
5.0(402)Idle Hands Tattoo Studio, located in Knoxville, TN, boasts a stellar 5-star rating from 402 reviews. This studio offers a variety of services, including custom tattoo designs, cover-up tattoos, and piercing services. Reviewers mention the friendly atmosphere and skilled artists, highlighting their positive experiences and the welcoming nature of the staff.
7419 Middlebrook Pike #105, Knoxville, TN 37909
Hours on shop pageFine Line · Black & Grey · Aftercare ProductsRiverside Tattoo Co.
5.0(393)Located in Knoxville, TN, Riverside Tattoo Co. boasts a 5-star rating from 393 reviews. The shop offers a variety of services including custom tattoo designs, American traditional styles, and aftercare products. Reviewers mention the welcoming atmosphere and the attentive staff who help bring their tattoo visions to life.
224 N Central St, Knoxville, TN 37917
Hours on shop pageAmerican Traditional · Aftercare Products · Walk-ins WelcomeLocated in Knoxville, TN, Archangel Custom Ink Tattoo & Piercing boasts a remarkable 4.9-star rating from 803 reviews. The shop welcomes walk-ins and offers piercing services along with custom tattoo designs. Reviewers mention the artists' attention to detail and the welcoming atmosphere, making it a top choice for both first-timers and experienced tattoo enthusiasts.
7212 Kingston Pike #107, Knoxville, TN 37919
Hours on shop pageWalk-ins Welcome · Piercing Services · Custom Tattoo DesignsElite Tattoo
4.9(265)Located in Knoxville, TN, Elite Tattoo boasts a stellar 4.9-star rating from 265 reviews. The shop welcomes walk-ins and offers various services, including piercing, tattoo touch-ups, and realism/portrait tattoos. Reviewers mention the friendly staff and a welcoming atmosphere as standout features of their experience.
8861 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37923
Hours on shop pageRealism / Portrait · Walk-ins Welcome · Piercing ServicesPurple Heart Tattoo
4.9(247)Located in Knoxville, TN, Purple Heart Tattoo has earned a remarkable 4.9-star rating from 247 reviews. The shop offers a range of services including custom tattoo designs, piercing services, and various tattoo styles such as American Traditional and Realism. Reviewers mention the welcoming atmosphere and the attentive nature of the artists, highlighting their positive experiences with Jen and Grace.
1723 N Central St, Knoxville, TN 37917
Hours on shop pageAmerican Traditional · Japanese / Irezumi · Black & GreyWhitt's True Tattoo & Piercing
4.8(784)Located in Knoxville, TN, Whitt's True Tattoo & Piercing boasts a 4.8-star rating based on 784 reviews. They welcome walk-ins and offer custom tattoo designs and piercing services. Reviewers mention the friendly atmosphere and how artists like Bud and Jefè provide valuable insights for achieving perfect designs.
5403 Western Ave #103, Knoxville, TN 37921
Hours on shop pageWalk-ins Welcome · Piercing Services · Custom Tattoo DesignsMythical Markings Tattoo Studio
4.8(536)Located in Knoxville, TN, Mythical Markings Tattoo Studio boasts a 4.8-star rating based on 536 reviews. They offer a range of services including cover-up tattoos, custom designs, piercing services, and welcome walk-ins. Reviewers mention the friendly atmosphere and the respectful approach of the artists, particularly in accommodating client needs.
8044 Ray Mears Blvd #101, Knoxville, TN 37919
Hours on shop pageCover-Up Tattoos · Walk-ins Welcome · Piercing ServicesAmbition Tattoo
4.7(439)Located in Knoxville, TN, Ambition Tattoo boasts a stellar rating of 4.7 stars from 439 reviews. The shop offers a variety of services, including custom tattoo designs, piercing services, and tattoo touch-ups. Reviewers mention the welcoming atmosphere and commend the artists for their creativity and attention to detail.
2001 N Broadway A, Knoxville, TN 37917
Hours on shop pageTattoo Touch-Ups · Aftercare Products · Walk-ins WelcomeAlter Ego Tattoo & Piercing
4.7(782)Located in Knoxville, TN, Alter Ego Tattoo & Piercing boasts a 4.7-star rating from 782 reviews. The shop welcomes walk-ins and offers custom tattoo designs and piercing services. Reviewers mention the upbeat atmosphere and attentive staff, highlighting the detailed consultations and personalized designs provided by the artists.
7013 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919
Hours on shop pageWalk-ins Welcome · Piercing Services · Custom Tattoo DesignsSaint Tattoo
4.6(353)Located in Knoxville, TN, Saint Tattoo boasts a rating of 4.6 stars from 353 reviews. The shop offers a range of services including custom tattoo designs, piercing services, and a variety of styles like American Traditional and Japanese/Irezumi. Reviewers mention the welcoming atmosphere and consistently praise the skill of the artists.
1020 N Broadway, Knoxville, TN 37917
Hours on shop pageAmerican Traditional · Japanese / Irezumi · Aftercare ProductsHard Knox Tattoo Piercing
4.6(486)Hard Knox Tattoo Piercing in Knoxville, TN, boasts a solid 4.6-star rating from 486 reviews. Walk-ins are welcome for both piercing services and tattoos, making it a convenient choice for customers. Reviewers mention the friendly atmosphere and the skillful work of artists like Leslie and Rockwell, highlighting their positive experiences with tattoos and piercings.
3405 Chapman Hwy, Knoxville, TN 37920
Hours on shop pageWalk-ins Welcome · Piercing Services · Parking AvailableWicked Ink Tattoo & Body Piercing, located in Knoxville, TN, boasts a 4.5-star rating from 558 reviews. They offer walk-ins, piercing services, and custom tattoo designs. Reviewers mention the friendly atmosphere and the attentive staff, particularly praising the personalized approach and comfort provided during their experiences.
6162 Clinton Hwy, Knoxville, TN 37912
Hours on shop pageWalk-ins Welcome · Piercing Services · Custom Tattoo Designs
Order is by a Bayesian-adjusted rating: each shop's Google rating is pulled toward the directory average in proportion to how few reviews back it, so a 5.0 from six reviews does not outrank a 4.9 from eight hundred. The stars shown are the raw Google rating and review count.
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“This was mine and my husband's first time here, and we've already decided it will be our regular tattoo place. From the moment we walked in, the staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming. They talked to us about everything from the tattoos to just general interest. Morgan was incredibly friendly the entire time and was so caring to us both. She was open to changes on my husband's design and helped talk us both through her plans and everything. It was also awesome getting to sit and watch the movie my tattoo came from and talk about the anime itself with Morgan and the other staff. Morgan made us both feel so comfortable from the moment we started to when we left. Speaking of the tattoo itself, even with just half of it colored right now, it's gorgeous. Her line work is exceptional, and the way she packs the color in is so amazing. It looks like it's straight of the screen. Even without me asking initially, she made some changes to the original reference photo that fit exactly what I wanted. I cannot wait to come back and finish up the other half and see it all together. Morgan was also so good at explaining the aftercare process, especially as every artist is different with their preferences. She explained what everything meant and how the tattoos may heal. Even her offering to walk us through applying the saniderm if we needed was so sweet. With everything we experienced, the drive there is well worth it. This will definitely be our regular place, and I look forward to future tattoos from the staff.”
“I walked in to Riverside Tattoo early on a Friday afternoon with no appointment and a design I needed help hammering down. I left a few hours later with a new tattoo that Phil helped me tweak to perfection before applying. 10/10 a great experience, shop and artist both. I finally found my Knoxville tattoo shop!”
“I just got my 5th tattoo (first one done here) and I am highly impressed and beyond happy with Lonnie’s work. I meshed several ideas into one piece and he made my idea come to life. It is a very clean and organized shop and Lonnie paid careful attention to what he was doing. His attention to detail in his tattoo work was phenomenal. If you are looking for a shop to get some work done I highly recommended this shop. I will definitely be back!”
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