Update 2023: For anyone reading this review and considering a tattoo or a piercing, I strongly suggest and encourage you to go to Dark Raine Tattoo to see if you personally resonate with the staff and tattoo artists. My experience in this studio superseded my greatest expectations, yet I would prefer you go to this studio to personally make an intelligent and an independent educated consideration based on your real first hand experience - not my review and experience. There is a powerful energetic exchange between a tattoo artist and the client getting tattooed by the tattoo artist. So, it is a very powerful and life changing experience. One should practice careful discernment before selecting a tattoo artist, because the tattoo artist's energy, ART, and being will always be on a person forever unless that tattoo is removed or covered up with another tattoo. You want your tattoo to be connected with an artist you resonate with energetically and to be executed the way you want it. The Clarksville area has many talented tattoo artists from different tattoo studios to select for one's tattoo experience. I want all of these tattoo artists and studios to succeed and create wonderful experiences like Charlie did for us. I believe in sharing the wealth & acknowledgment of such talented artists AND creative freedom, wisdom, & independent choice in tattoo clients. Yet the only tattoo studio and artist I was drawn to was Dark Raine Tattoo Studio and Charlie. The final decision was based on my husband. If he didn't click with Charlie, we were prepared to walk away despite my insight, our time, and the arrangements I made for his consultation. Luckily, they were a professional match, and work began efficiently & immediately on the first day of meeting. This review is 100% genuine and based on superlative professional client interactions and epic tattoo workmanship of Charlie (not preferences and friendships) with the staff of Dark Raine Tattoo Studio. I am just a client not a friend giving credit where it is due. My husband was the client getting tattooed, and we paid the tattoo artist & studio owner the FULL price she quoted - in cash. We had limited cash but we wanted to pay her a FAIR & SATISFACTORY PRICE for her work and were willing to pay 100% in cash on the first day based on blind trust. Tattooing is a very invasive art form on human flesh that deserves more appreciation in the art world. I rarely trust or feel safe around people but I trusted her immediately the first day I talked to her; even though, I did not know her and had no rationale whatsoever to trust her with my loved one's skin to place permanent art and her energy forever. ***Charlie has a rare gift to make one feel safe and establish trust in her immediately. *** I knew intuitively that she was very talented, professional, and would be the perfect tattoo artist for my husband - with nothing else to go on except some past positive reviews about her and photos of her work. In fact, I was encouraged to dislike & dismiss her by others. I always replied back that I don't care what other people think and say. I judge people based on their treatment of me and my personal experience with them. The eagle tattoo Charlie created on my husband was beyond our expectations and devastatingly beautiful perfection. She never took breaks unless my husband requested a cigarette or bathroom break. Her work performance, vitality, and endurance were very impressive. She stood on her feet tattooing for a total of 15 hours (2 days work) with little rest. She even refused repeatedly to take a cash tip from us, but we insisted and gave it to her. If anything, her exemplary workmanship and professionalism was beyond our satisfaction and high expectations. Her tattoo demanded a higher price than what she quoted us. I would have given her an additional $1,000 in cash IF I had an astronomical and consistent cash flow to show our appreciation and gratitude to Charlie's superb craftsmanship. We were also impressed when she chose to accommodate us and work on a day that she was scheduled in advance to have off (but she sacrificed that day to complete the tattoo). After I placed my review about Dark Raine Tattoo Studio based on this personal experience I witnessed first hand, my review was attacked as being fake or none genuine by anonymous people online. I, also, got some negative and inappropriate feedback from people for months. I saw such responses as a reflection of who these people are and just dismissed their claims. read more

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Got a finger tattoos. While I was told it may fade with time. It has been 10 days since it was done. Tattoo was not fully saturated. I contacted the shop about it for a touch up and they deny accountability that it wasn't properly done. DO NOT GO HERE! While I understand finger tattoos fade faster than normal this should not be the case for a freshly done tattoo still in healing process as it wasnt saturated properly. ​ read more

Dark Raine Tattoo - Piercing Near Me - Clarksville, Tennessee

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I went in September for a Friday the 13th tattoo. The shop was very clean and organized. I was assisted by Belle and she was very friendly and helpful. My tattoo artist was Charlie and she did an amazing job while making it quick. I would definitely be coming back to get the other calf done by her. read more

Dark Raine Tattoo - The stencil I chose for a Friday the 13th tattoo. - Piercing Near Me - Clarksville, Tennessee

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Updated photos. we love this shop and always try to stop in when in town. They work diligently to please everyone. read more

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Don't sleep on this bustling and inspiring tattoo shop. There is a palpable positively energetic vibration here. Matt Jewel had an innate intuitive ability to create exactly what I couldn't put into words. The work was hand drawn onto my skin and is completely original and custom. You will not find it on the internet anywhere, . Matt was also incredibly personable, and interesting whilst maintaining top tier professionalism. Every artist and staff member I interacted with were beyond awesome. The business boasts some incredible art works and eye catching spaces with plenty of local goods and crystals to purchase as well. If eclectic esoterica resonates with you- find your way into this sweet space and get some truly fantastic art in your skin while having a good time. read more

Dark Raine Tattoo - Piercing Near Me - Clarksville, Tennessee

Love this place! Got a tattoo with my best friend and Matt was awesome! The staff gave me a pork chop and homemade banana bread because she knew I was hungry lol. Highly recommend this place! read more

The shop was really nice, with a cute gift shop area. I got my septum done by Belle, she was extremely friendly! Went over everything that needed to be done, so I knew what to expect. Quick and as painless as possible for a septum piercing read more

They really made me feel extremely uncomfortable while waiting to inquire about some of their artists there. I've had my fair share of bad tattoos and I'm extremely picky about who is going to tattoo me. While I was trying to ask some questions it seemed I was bothering her by asking questions, yes I understand I can look at the website to see their work but that still doesn't justify the questions I wanted to ask. The shop was setup extremely well, I checked it out waiting to talk to the lady that wasn't even tattooing someone she was just back there talking and like I said she make it out to be such an inconvenience to come to the front and talk to people there was an Amazon delivery person in there as well wanting to inquiring about things. read more

Cool place for tattoos and I luv it cuz I do and it's really a good place where I got 1

BelleX is the best (and most patient) piercer, EVER!! Highly recommend! I will continue to support her business for many years to come.

Good customer service , Bellex was great! Got 4 piercings and she was very careful with each. loved it, will be back again! read more

Kyle and his fiancé Murbee are amazing they've both done work on my tattoo's and have absolutely killed it. Definitely recommend for anyone looking for a new shop or just somewhere to get a dope tattoo done. read more

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I have gone here for 6 tattoos, and each one has turned out amazing! The artists are very welcoming and kind- best tattoo shop in Clarksville! read more

I went to get my first tattoos here and they are great ! amazing people , great atmosphere and overall just a great experience

Excellent customer service, reasonable prices, very timely and laid back. I appreciate the ambiance and vibe. All the artists were friendly and helpful. They excelled behind my expectations. I appreciate, Katrina. read more

Dark Raine Tattoo - Piercing Near Me - Clarksville, Tennessee

Jesse was great! He was very helpful choosing a font style and patient with me. The environment was clean and everyone was welcoming.

Kyle popped my tattoo cherry! My sisters and I went to Dark Raine Tattoo and got matching tattoos. The process was easy, he was patient and light handed and very friendly. highly recommend Kyle, Brittany and Christina! read more

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stranger is very funny & knowledgeable. easily gave me the tattoo of my dreams and made it 10x better by making it his own instead of pulling something off Pinterest. i was so so nervous & thought i wouldn't be able to handle the pain but his hand is so light i managed to sit through a whole day session! can't wait to get more work done by him(: read more

Dark Raine Tattoo - Piercing Near Me - Clarksville, Tennessee

Genuinely the best tattoo shop I've ever been to. The shop is welcoming and clean. The tattoo artists are all professional and fun to be around and they have a good time. Jesus "Stranger Tattoos" did my tattoo and he never made me feel uncomfortable, he priced extremely well and had good conversation with me. He made me fell Comfortable, kept checking in on me and gave me water. If you're in the market for a Tattoo definitely check out this shop because I will definitely be coming back. read more

Dark Raine Tattoo - Piercing Near Me - Clarksville, Tennessee

Fun staff and atmosphere. Very clean. Talented artists= satisfied customers! Highly recommended! read more

Dark Raine Tattoo - Piercing Near Me - Clarksville, Tennessee

Twas amazing. I was very anxious to get my nose pierced and Salem most definitely calmed me and did an amazing job. She was highly professional too. read more

awesome people and amazing atmosphere! my artist was mia! she did AMAZING. highly recommend this place to get inked up at! read more

Dark Raine Tattoo - Piercing Near Me - Clarksville, Tennessee

THE SHOP IS PHENOMENAL!!! The owners have done a wonderful job in creating the perfect atmosphere! There is sooo much talent and personality in the shop that i actually felt comfortable! I highly recommend this shop to anyone who is in the Clarksville/Hopkinsville area. I drove all the way from Nashville (1 hour drive) so you know this is well worth it! You will not be disappointed! Huge shout out you Charlie for getting my mother exactly what she wanted! She loves her new ink! And Thank you to Violet for squeezing my partner in! read more