Idk who tattooed me but we were walk ins, almost didn't get one due to the time until the artist said F it let's do it lol Even if I didn't get ink here the artist are chill & the decorations are amazing! read more

Dancing Goat Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

It saddens me to write this review because I typically love to come on here and be a hype person for business. Especially small and local businesses! I'm not here to be a Karen, or to ruin anyone's career and reputation, but I thought it wise to share my experience with the Dancing Goat Tattoo. If you value fairness in business practices, maybe this is something to take note of. First and I want to be clear: the art is great! This is not about Duffy's artistic skill or tattoo practice. He is talented and creative and is skilled in lots of different styles which is awesome. The issue lies within the business practices. I found Duffy (well, mostly his wife Ashley through whom all communication was done) to be chill, kind people. The business practice is strange that all questions, appts, etc go through her and not the artist. It can get somewhat uncomfortable but hey, to each their own and I'm glad they have found what works for them. It just wasn't my favorite way to go through this process. My situation was unique in that I had decided I really wanted to continue work on my arm to have a full sleeve WHILE I was pregnant. So I was really excited to get going on that after I had my sweet baby. I contacted Dancing Goat about 3 weeks postpartum to start the process in JUNE. I explained I just had a baby and it wasn't a secret at all. I paid 100$ as a deposit (which is legit and understandable cause people are rude and flaky). We then scheduled for a consult in September and tattoo on October. Long wait but not a problem to work with schedules and to get good art. I text the morning of my tattoo to ask about pumping accommodations and was told that my appointment would have to be canceled and my deposit would be forfeited because TN state law states that you can't tattoo someone who is pregnant or breastfeeding. She was apologetic and said she didn't have any idea that this was the law. I didn't know it was the law either but had obviously researched the safety of tattooing and breastfeeding and found not medical literature to support that there posed any risk outside of uncleanliness. Dancing Goat is reputable and cleanly (and I have always kept my tattoos very clean) so that wasn't a concern of mine. However, how was I to know that this was law? Especially if those running the business didn't even know it was law? I'm not versed in tattooing laws, especially specific to the state of Tennessee. Still, not a problem, life is unpredictable and we can move forward. I asked if there was a way to transfer my deposit to my husband, and if he could get tattooed in my place, as to not lose our 100$. I said he could come instead and was told no, because Duffy didn't have anything prepared. Okay, I get that but I did see that Duffy solicited time to get tattooed the same day on his Instagram so why my husband couldn't come in and pay to get something I addition to my 100$ deposit (even something pre drawn) doesn't make a lot of sense to me. Anyways, I was told they would get back to me Saturday or Sunday. Monday rolls around, no response. Then I texted them and I get a response that my deposit is forfeited and it should have been my responsibility to disclose that information. How? How is that my responsibility when Ashley wasn't even aware that was law? Isn't it YOUR responsibility to know the laws in the business in which you practice? Wouldn't it be responsible for one to go through the consent process to make sure one is eligible to be tattooed before collecting 100$ of a deposit that non refundable even in special circumstances. Like I said, these things happen and I can be flexible. I don't want them out of time or money, I just wished they would offer me the same grace and be flexible with options to make this right. Especially since it seems like something that both parties were ignorant to, not just me. Seems pretty unfair for the customer to be held fully accountable for something like this. read more

We could not have asked for a better experience than the one we had with Maddy. She is SO talented. We were visiting from out of town and knew that, while in Chattanooga, we wanted to get matching tattoos to end our weekend. After searching online a bit I didn't think I would find somewhere that could offer the quality I was after but THEN I found Dancing Goat. Both Duff and Maddy's portfolios are STUNNING and I knew right away that this is where we'd be going. We're thrilled with the results and the time we spent there. If I ever get more done I will absolutely be making the trip back to Chattanooga for Maddy's work. 1,000,000/10 stars. Almost forgot to mention - their booking manager Ashley was an absolute gem of a person to work with and so so kind. All around, they are running an A+ operation. read more

If you are here doing research to find a great tattoo artist, I congratulate you. You've found the best. I have looked all over the south for someone to be able to help put my thoughts on my skin. Duffy knocked it out of the park. If you want a piece so good that it will almost bring you to tears, this is it. I gave him the style, subject and location and I could not be happier with the results. Scheduling is above and beyond with very prompt text messages and google events. The studio is clean, private and professional. I felt like I was at home watching a movie with my friends. I'm going to be setting up another appointment after every session. ;) read more

100% agree with the previous reviewer. This place was amazing. Duff was incredibly professional, personable, and an AMAZINGLY talented artist. We came to visit Chattanooga and got a forever souvenir from Duff. His wife Ashley was the most prompt and professional response I've ever gotten from any tattoo shop. They accommodated our needs with timing, Duff created awesome tattoos from our inspiration pics, and was the most gentle tattooer. If you're wanting to get a tattoo in Chattanooga, THIS IS THE SPOT! read more

Dancing Goat Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

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My experience was WONDERFUL with Ashley and Duffy of Dancing Goat Tattoo! From being very detailed and thorough in accommodating my scheduling requests to creating gorgeous designs incorporating my ideas, the pre-tattoo set-up was very customer friendly. The actual tattoo session was refreshing because we started on time, and the artwork was completed under the quoted time. My two pieces are extremely beautiful, and Duffy even took the time to make sure that I received exactly what I wanted without doing an unnecessary piece that would not age well. He is a highly skilled artist within a chill atmosphere that made me feel comfortable; I definitely will recommend him and his studio to anyone wanting a stunning piece of body art. read more

I am so glad I chose dancing goat for my tattoos. I will never go anywhere else after such a wonderful experience with Duffy and the beautiful art he creates. I am obsessed with my pieces so far and look forward to getting more. Professional. Clean. Incredible atmosphere. I will send everyone I know to Dancing Goat for their tattoos! read more

Highly recommend Dancing Goat Tattoo. Duffy is very friendly and professional. Place is super clean. I love my first tattoo. I was unsure about exactly how I wanted it so he made suggestions and made me feel very comfortable. A+++ read more

I've been to a couple different artists and shops but my experience with Duffy was by far the best! I felt comfortable in the space and I felt like my ideas were heard when setting up my appointment and going to my consult. I absolutely love my tattoo and hope to get another tattoo soon! read more

My brother, cousin, and I decided last minute to get matching tattoos while we were on our trip in Chattanooga. Dancing Goat took care of us immediately and had us scheduled within minutes. It was all of ours first time getting a tattoo and it really couldn't have been a better experience. I highly recommend Dancing Goat Tattoo! They make you feel very comfortable and they do amazing work! read more