Visiting Nashville for my 30th birthday and just decided on a whim to get a tattoo for the memories. I googled "best thin line tattoo parlors in Nashville" and this one came up first. As stated on their website Danelle is the artist doing walk ins so we just stopped in to see if she was available. She happened to be working on someone else but was available in an hour so we left and came back a little later. She was great! So nice and very informative. I have another tattoo so I was familiar with the process but she provided 2 difference sizes as well as some background info about what she thought would look best as it was a thin line tattoo and I wanted to see all the details. I'm super happy with my end result and would totally go back. The shop was also very very clean and the girls at the front desk were super nice as well! They seemed really happy that I mentioned I was from out of town as they usually just get locals but that also did make me feel more confirmed with my choice in knowing they seemed to have lots of reoccurring local customers. Overall great experience! read more

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Walked in for a small tattoo while on a short trip to Nashville. My friend wanted a small cowboy boot and I decided I'd love one too. Looked up the IG page and found an artist, and was able to walk in on a Tuesday afternoon. Danielle did our tattoos and I love it! The shop is VERY clean, everyone was very personable and the work here is great! The parking is in the back of the building and you have to go through a side door to get upstairs. That was the I Lu confusing part of the whole thing. We love our tattoos and would def recommend this place! read more

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My best friend and I planned a girls weekend to Nashville and wanted to get a tattoo to remember the trip by. This shop was recommended by a friend and I was so impressed with the booking process, but the experience at the shop was next level. The shop is beautiful , quiet, and clean! Evan Wyatt was out artist and truly hit the nail on the head with the design. He was able to incorporate the mockingbird with my current tattoos and it truly looks like it belongs there. Evan made me feel comfortable and took the time to really understand what I wanted and what my future plans were for this arm to ensure placement. I'd recommend this shop over and over again and hope to visit again in the future. Nicole and Cathy were also great! Thanks for the coffee recommendations and the conversation while I was there. read more

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Every thing went well and people were so nice. It was a joy to watch the process of seeing the work they were doing.

This was my first tattoo and did quite a bit of research on where to go in the Nashville area. I'm glad I chose Black 13. They recommended I work with Evan Wyatt and let me say he did an AWESOME job. He made the process seamless from putting my idea together, making sure I was comfortable with size and placement, and just easing any concerns I had. He was so friendly and made it extremely comfortable for me throughout the tattooing process (about a 4 hour session). After it was complete I was so impressed with the look and loved how it turned out! (Tattoo is on the inner bicep for reference in the photo). This dude's got some skill and I couldn't be happier! I'm already thinking about my next one and I'll definitely be working with Evan Wyatt again! read more

Black 13 Tattoo Parlor - Tattoo Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

I've been here with my folks at the old location and recently got tattooed by Courtney O'Shea. I love her work and she is very speedy. Prices are on the heafty side but you get what you pay for. Recommend her, and all the artists they employ are great. Atmosphere is a little hectic and no entertainment (like a tv) but that's ok, it's a busy shop because they do good work. I am now a tattoo apprentice, and Courtney was kind enough to help me talk about things and what I can do better. Overall great experience read more

Black 13 Tattoo Parlor - Cowgirl tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Just went to my second tattoo session here at black 13. Getting my leg done, half leg sleeve tattoo bio organic. Got all the black and gray shading done this time. Looks great. The thing is is that daniel Hughes, ( my tattoo artist), is fast at tattooing. So the $200 an hour for this half leg tattoo is looking like it is going to cost me less than I thought. Would definitely recommend him or black 13 tattoo parlor Nashville read more

Danielle did a phenomenal job on my tattoo. The entire experience with Black 13 was great. My tattoo turned out perfect and was exactly what I wanted. I got it on my ribs which was a bit painful but Danielle did a great job and was done quickly. I would definitely come back to her for any future tattoos and recommend this shop to anyone looking to get a tattoo done. read more

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I've been coming to B13 for about 4 years, I have been tattooed by many of their artists over the years and love every single tattoo I have received from them--my main man is Steve Pearson--traditionally inspired designs, bold lines, just what I was looking for when I first came to Black 13. Doy has always been super helpful in scheduling and setting up consults as well. The whole experience is seamless and the shop is beautiful, I'll gladly be back for many more tattoos. read more

Black 13 Tattoo Parlor - Most of this arm is Steve Pearson's work (excluding the lantern up top). - Tattoo Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Danelle was awesome. Snagged a quick flash of a sparrow and she absolutely knocked it out of the park. Line work and shading are top notch. The overall feel of the shop is great and everyone is so friendly. read more

I went to Tennessee for a girls trip. I decided last minute to go ahead and get a tattoo. I emailed them 2 days beforehand and even though they didn't have appointments so last minute they gave great instructions on when and how to get a good walk in time. We started early and it was just an overall easy experience. With this being my first tattoo my artist, Luke, was kind and helpful with positioning and sizing. This helped me sit through it without any issues. I took two images off of the internet and they made it happen. I am absolutely amazed and in love with how it all turned out. I 10/10 recommend, and I will probably have to make a trip back to Tennessee to get a few more. read more

Black 13 Tattoo Parlor - Ankle tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

my tattoo artist was pretty rude to be honest but he did phenomenal work and the price wasn't outrageous

Horrible service. I wanted a tattoo by Brad. I sent 2 ideas in, and both we're rejected because Brad didn't think my old tattoos matched his style of tattooing. Brad you aren't that great, get off your high horse. There are other great artist that I'll give my money to. read more

This shop is amazing! I found an artist I really liked that did fine lines. Her name is Danielle, and she did have a waitlist at the time. I think I had to wait 1 month which wasn't too bad. She listened to what I wanted and helped me pick the best place for it. The shop itself has a nice set up, and is very clean. Highly recommend! read more

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Went on a whim. Front girls were so sweet and helpful. We were walk ins but she gave us a time to come back late that evening. Got up to get work from Luke. The shop was SO clean. Beautiful layout inside. Reception area is super cozy. Luke - took our idea. Was super chill and helpful. Would definitely go back again. Everyone was great. read more

Black 13 Tattoo Parlor - Tattoo Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

I had the pleasure of working with Chris Holbert from Black 13 a little less than a week ago. I couldn't be happier with my experience. From the beginning, Kimberly has been so kind and professional, working with me over an extended period of time after I got scheduled, had to pull out of the waitlist due to pregnancy and then nursing, getting back on a waitlist and ensuring I got hooked up with the perfect artist. She is such a kind and stellar worker and I hope Black 13 knows how much of a treasure she is. When I reached the month of, Doy called me to schedule the appointment. He was super kind and personable. The tattoo community can be a bit intimidating from the outside, but Doy was lovely to speak with while we scheduled my appointment. Night before the appointment; I would be lying if I said I wasn't nervous. I was walking into an appointment to get a half-sleeve and I wasn't going to see a design until the moment of truth. I understand that this is pretty common nowadays regarding getting a tattoo from a high-demand artist like Chris. I had to just trust the process and remind myself that his portfolio really spoke to me. Moment of truth came, Nichole checked me in (also super warm and welcoming personality). The wait was not long and I met Chris. He showed me his design and it took my breath away. I knew I would be honored to have such a beautiful piece on my arm. I was so amazed he was able to take my emails and pictures and fragmented thoughts and create a beautiful half sleeve that was exactly the expression I have wanted for years. Chris was very friendly and prepped my arm. Everything was clean, professional and sterile. He laid the stencil perfectly on the first try (almost like he has been doing this a long time :-)). During the tattoo, he was kind enough to check in on me to see how I was doing. He offered a few breaks (which I took...because ouch!) and worked very efficiently. Also of note, there is a lot of natural light in the studio with big windows that were nice to look out of during the tattoo. After the tattoo, I was (and am) thrilled with how it looked! Chris answered all of my questions regarding aftercare and made sure I understood how to care for my tattoo. Nichole also texted me instructions in case I forgot anything. He walked me upstairs and I paid. Just as an aside: please tip your artists! Creativity is valuable. I told Doy that Black 13 has attracted some incredible artists. Easily the best in Nashville. While I was being tattooed, I overheard a woman had traveled out of state to be tattooed here (and from reviews, this seems to happen frequently). If you get work done, do it here. If you get waitlisted, be patient...it's well worth the wait. If you don't see the design during the wait, trust your artist...it is a group of amazingly talented people who are familiar with their craft, their instruments, composition, and the way a tattoo sits on the human body. If you get Chris, thank your lucky stars, because he is amazing. Thank you Black 13, thank you Doy, Chris, Kimberly, and Nichole. You all are the best! read more

My tattoo turned out great and the staff was very professional, friendly and efficient. I got a small tattoo and my artist took the the time to listen to me and place it perfectly. I'd absolutely recommend this shop and would return for another tattoo. read more

Black 13 Tattoo Parlor - Wrist tattoo - coordinates - Tattoo Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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The team at Black13 was excellent in working with me to get my first tattoo. Luke Baxter did a great job, and nailed the design I wanted. Great new facility and vibe. Can't recommend enough, highly satisfied. read more

Black 13 Tattoo Parlor - Smaug and the Lonely Mountain. - Tattoo Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

I first contacted Black13 in late summer of 2019 for an appointment for myself and a friend in April of 2020. Something we'd be coming in from several states away for. Then...2020 happened. Our appointment had to be rescheduled four times. For over a year, Danelle kept in touch with me by phone and email. The entire time, her only goal was getting us the experience we wanted. I honestly have never had better customer service from ANY other business. When Danelle was busy, Kimberly swung in to take care of us. We were not returning customers. In fact, this was the first tattoo for both of us. The designs we wanted were not big jobs for the shop; not a lot of money. We wanted Nathan Fisher for his clean line work, though our design would use nowhere NEAR all of his skill. In spite of our basic request, and the year it took to get it done, they were amazing to deal with every step of the way. They treated us like long-time customers - not the newbies we were. Everyone there from Danelle and Kimberly, to Doy the owner, to our artist Nathan was caring and completely selfless - treating us as if what we wanted was their main goal. Nathan was meticulous in his preparation and a complete professional who totally put us at ease. The lines he did on a piece that is ONLY lines (where you'd be able to see any variation in thickness or any little wobble) are consistent and even better than I'd hoped for. The tiniest of thin lines that he was able to add for more detail blew my mind. I'll add a photo once it's all healed up. I can't recommend them highly enough. I'd gladly take the day-long drive again to go to Black13 to have something else done in the future. I have friends who have multiple tattoos from one shop - it's "their" shop and they always go there. I feel that way about this place after one experience. read more

Black 13 Tattoo Parlor - 1967 Impala with heartbeat line. - Tattoo Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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Absolutely fantastic tattoo parlor! The lobby has such a chill comfortable vibe. Very clean. Very nice decor. The staff up front is so kind, calm, helpful and professional! Tip! If you're coming in for a walk in! Be in the hallway before the shop opens up. They fill up quick because of their awesomess!! I've been here with my husband for his tattoo and later on my own. His was an appointment, so he had been in contact with the shop via email to get a design drawn up. When we got there the artist. Steve Pearson, showed him his design, got it approved, then we went back. It was a decent sized forearm piece, we were there for a few hours. He worked so fast and so effortlessly! I was surprised he got it done that fast and so perfect! The lines are so crisp, the colors are so vibrant!!! My appointment was a walk in. My cousins were in town and we decided to get tattoos. My piece was too big for a walk in. So I changed my mind quick to a sternum tattoo I've wanted forever but kept putting off because I was not excited about the area. I knew it would kill and it did. I hated it. But I'm glad I finally did it!! Same kind of thing I waited in the lobby for him to draw a custom piece based of the mandalas I showed him. I requested a changed. He redrew it. I approved and went back! It was right under and between my boobs, so I requested a privacy shield and wore stickers over my nipples. I felt very comfortable and respected! The piece took about two hours and it was absolutely beautiful! Nathan Fisher did an amazing job. The lines, shading and dot work are flawless!! This is a custom shop! You will be the only person with your tattoo! They don't copy. So that's important to know. When you choose an artist. Choose one who's style you love, you'll give references and then they draw something up in their own style! It's pretty rad. We both have a lot of tattoos and these are BY FAR our best ones. We won't go anywhere else. All our future tattoos will be done here! read more

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Website says they take walk ins. Went all the way over to find an empty tattoo studio and the staff there saying they don't take walk ins but m the weekend. Scratching my head trying to figure out why an empty studio wouldn't want to make some money? There are other more customer friendly shops in Nashville. read more

Having been tattoo'd three times on regrettable whims and then a fourth time to cover up two of those whims, I thought long and hard about getting another tattoo. A year in fact. And in that year, I thought about the style I wanted for my little dog, Kangaroo. She's my first adult dog and without going I to all the details, she and I have been through a lot together in the last 12 years. So I wanted it to be really good. I had heard about Black 13 through a couple of co-workers and started researching their artists and Kirk George's work immediately stood out to me as the style I was going for. I emailed them during the holidays and Ren was very helpful. I went there today arriving (based on the recommendations of other Yelpers) early to make sure I could get a tattoo. For reference, today was a Monday and I arrived at 11:15am and was the first one there. However, by 11:50, there were four others waiting to go in as well. Ren and Kirk worked with my idea and made a few necessary changes. It took him about 40 minutes to draw it and set up, then about an hour to complete. I am BEYOND happy with the results and the price was surprisingly reasonable. The lobby was welcoming, the work area was very clean and open with a ton of natural light coming through the windows. Overall, I was extremely pleased with my experience there. Thank you Kirk George for your incredible talent! read more

Black 13 Tattoo Parlor - Reference photo I gave to Kirk of my little Shiba, Kangaroo. - Tattoo Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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I was visiting Nashville and decided I wanted a tattoo. I looked up this shop. I went and it was a good experience. They are very professional, clean, and organized. Evan was my artist, and he was very polite and gentle. My work turned out beautiful. If you are ever in Nashville and want a tattoo, this is the place to go. Thanks, black 13, for a wonderful experience, and Evan, thank you for your vision on my art. read more

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Kind, Clean and Professional I was able to get into Black 13 for my very first tattoo with Nathan Fisher over the Christmas holidays. Everyone from the girls at the reception desk to my tattoo artist were kind, patient and professional. As a middle aged mom it can be a little intimidating getting a first tattoo but I felt like they explained everything I needed to know, answered any questions and took great care with the positioning of the tattoo to make sure it was the best it could be. read more

Black 13 Tattoo Parlor - Thanks Nathan Fisher for a great first tattoo! - Tattoo Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Excellent service even right before closing time! Was able to get a design(drawn four times for perfection) for all 4 of us within an hour!

I have a lot of tattoos, and whenever anyone asks me where I should get tattooed, I tell them Black 13. The artists there do it all. All sizes, all styles, and all subject matter. Everyone at Black 13 is nothing short of amazing, and the shop is incredible. read more

Danielle at Black13 is AMAZING! Her delicate skills and ridiculous artistry is unparalleled! I'm in deep smit with the tribute she created for my sweet sweet mama! Run, don't walk, to get on her calendar! Cathy and the rest of the staff at Black13 are kind, helpful and will answer any question you may have! read more

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This was an awesome experience! Starting with the quick response via email from Kimberly who was very nice and professional answered all my questions and what to expect going during Covid. Steve Pearson was my artist and he knocked it out the park. I got a emblem of my Memaws favorite band in her memory. He not only did great work clean lines but was cool and helped put me at ease with some convo. If you're in the Nashville area and want a professional shop go here you will be happy you did. read more

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Had an appointment set up, emailed back and forth for a week about design, then was told "sorry we gave this time away to someone else." Then they asked if I could "come to Nashville another time" knowing I'd be traveling from out of state. Pretty messed up. read more

A close friend came into town and we decided it was time to get new tattoos. It was #8 for each of us. We called around to a few shops to see if anyone had availability during business hours on a Friday. The individual on the phone was very kind and honest about availability and wait times. We took a chance and tried it out. The shop is so clean and the aesthetic is beautiful and not intimidating at all. The front desk staff was super kind, attentive, and asked amazing questions about the designs we were interested in. They kept us updated on timing even though they ran late; they let us know and apologized sincerely. The two artists we worked with, Evan and Marty were absolutely lovely. Great attitudes, incredible artists, and really paid attention to detail and our personal aesthetic. Our tattoos ended up beautiful. I would 100% recommend calling before you go and making an appointment if possible because this shop is always busy (a testament to their artistry). I would absolutely get tattooed here again. The most pertinent negative is parking. Metered parking is foolish and the lot across the street cost us $26. read more

Black 13 Tattoo Parlor - Friend's tattoo; upside down, a vine with blooms placed around a tree tattoo she already had - Tattoo Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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Luke did an amazing job and worked with me to get the design I wanted. Couldn't be happier with my tattoo. read more

Black 13 Tattoo Parlor - Tattoo Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Excellent job on my tattoo. Very nice, clean, and professional studio. My artist was very talented.

A+, 10/10! Nathan took my scratch tattoo job (before photo), and turned it into something I can actually stand to go out into public with! I am not a pro at describing art either, but he took what I WAS able to describe and did a great job. Very clean, and I loved the industrial look of the interior. I loved that they offer walk-ins as well! read more

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Emailed the shop about three weeks ago with a tattoo idea during my trip to Nashville. Kimberley, the keeper of the keys, was extremely accommodating in getting my ideas to Steve Pearson, booking the appointment, and the sweetest person I've met in Nashville. Steve was AMAZING! If you are into old school tattoos, he's your guy! I'm thrilled with what he came up with and his professionalism. I will definitely be making an effort to come back for more. Peace & love. read more

Planned a quick trip to Nashville for a mini moon. Emailed them directly through website 5/31( I understand it was a holiday, but Yelp also said on the hours they were open) did not hear back within 24 hours. I emailed through Yelp on 6/1 and they got back within an hour and said they received my email and they will respond back the next day. Received an email today 6/2 - just to tell me they were booked. If you are looking for something quick this won't be the place for you. read more

Update: Just flew back for an appointment with Jon Ragoe is worth his waitlist. He has an amazing technique and his work is beyond beautiful. read more

Black 13 Tattoo Parlor - Back for more. Jon Ragoe is amazing and worth the wait. I have never loved a tattoo more. - Tattoo Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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Amazing experience here for my first tattoo! The ladies at the front desk were super helpful and Luke was equally as awesome!! They all made my friend and I feel super comfortable and I could not have asked for a better time. Thanks y'all! read more

Black 13 Tattoo Parlor - Tattoo Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

First of all the shop is super cute and clean! The two girls at the front desk were so sweet!!! Daniel did such a badass job on our tattoos. I live in TX and I'm planning to fly back to Nashville to get more tattoos by this artist! read more

Went here a couple of months ago to get my latest tattoo. The whole team was very welcoming, informative, and professional! I'll definitely be back and recommending to my friends and family! read more

Ink is permanent. (although there may be some painful removal services out there) I always think long and hard about adding tattoos to my body... how many times have you seen some questionable ink out there folks? I'm looking at you Tweety Bird tramp stamp.... With that being said, perhaps ol' Tweety Bird may have had some type of significance to the person who decided to permanently affix the little yellow bird to their lower back? Either way, you don't want to have cruddy work on your body since you will have to look at it for the rest of your life. (and apparently there are also tattoo snobs like me who will judge you for it too) With that being said, I have had the joy of having my work done by the ridiculously talented Michigan based Jerry Frost who owned an appointment only pop-up shop here in Nashville for a couple of years. His work is superb and I'm thankful to have it on my body! I honestly thought that I was done with adding art to my body but due to a pivotal experience in my life, I decided to once again add something to commemorate it to my side torso. Who do I turn to? Black 13 of course. It's pretty clear that they are THE place to go in Nashville if you want quality work done. Plus, I'm a sucker for their branding and hilarious advertisements that feature their artists and staff in amusing Christmas, Fight Club, or hockey game themes. They also lead up and participate in fundraisers and promotions that benefit great causes and nonprofit organizations. Those who give back, get back from me. I contacted proprietor Doy directly to book the appointment and to get a quote and he was very thorough on expectations, cost, and handled everything efficiently. On my appointment day, I was very pleased with my artist Marty who was friendly, professional, and DAMN... was he quick! Mind you, I had decided on a small font only piece but I can still appreciate how efficient he was with the process. Let's be honest, the less time that you have a needle poking your flesh is best for all parties involved, am I right? (unless you're really into that sort of thing?) Marty did a fantastic job and I love my new tattoo. It's simple and to the point but you'd be surprised how even the simplest things can be botched up, folks. While, Doy did give me a pretty tight range for my quote, I always expect that it's going to end up at the high end and this was the case here. No surprise. My only gripe would be for the "check-in" process. Mind you, I did arrive 2 minutes late for my appointment (called in and left a voicemail) but it apparently wouldn't have mattered as there was a short line of 2 people ahead of me. The staff member was deep in talks with the father/son who were at the check-in desk and there was a mom/daughter (was it take our children to get ink day?) ahead of me. I didn't want to be the jerk who jumps to the front of the line but I had an appointment. Ten minutes later, the father/son are still getting some kind of consultation by the staff member so I finally asked the ladies in front of me if they minded if I cut ahead since my appointment was NOW. They were totally cool with it but made it a point to share with me that they had been waiting for quite some time before I arrived. So, I finally did it... I interrupted the conversation between the father/soon and staff member and let him know that I was there for an appointment and that it was 10 minutes ago... the staff member immediately apologized and gave me a couple of quick forms to fill out and Marty came up front to greet me a few minutes later. Not sure how to correct this situation since I'm not going to pretend that I know how to run a tattoo business but I'm sure that there is some type of process that isn't so awkward for appointments and consultations to both be assisted when they walk in the door. The staff member was a really nice guy and when I checked out, he apologized again for the issue so I ain't mad atcha. Overall my experience was good and I would definitely come back to Black 13 again if I fancied another bit of ink. I also chatted with Marty about getting my back piece recolored in a year or so. Plus, I really dug the look and feel of their studio in Cummins Station. In my opinion, this is the premiere spot in our fair city (and possibly in the country) to get work done. TIP: Black 13 does not disappoint when it comes to swag. They have some great gifty items in here that range from apparel, phone cases, and even coloring books. Even if you're not ready to permanently ink yourself, but still love the art of tattoos, you can score some great items from here to showcase that appreciation. TIP 2: Parking validation is not included so attempt to find off-street meter parking or you'll be responsible for the paid parking across the street. I paid $13 for the couple of hours that I was at Black 13 and for my late lunch at Wild Wasabi afterwards. read more

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