Visiting Nashville for my 30th birthday and just decided on a whim to get a tattoo for the…read morememories. 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!

Walked in for a small tattoo while on a short trip to Nashville. My friend wanted a small cowboy…read moreboot 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!

Great experience with Jason. Extremely clean, nice and knows his craft…read more Definitely recommend coming here to see Jason for your artwork. He's been tattooing for 30 years.

UPDATED. The shop is now moved from the Elliston location to a brand new building in the Buchanan…read moreArts District right across the street from Slim & Huskys. The shop has a really nice industrial chic vibe inside, super bright and clean. And of course, there's still all those awesome framed flash tattoo sheets to look at around the walls. This new spot is so neatly laid out, with a front desk and seating area, the four guys each having their own space; yet the shop still feels open and organized. Extra bonus points that there is a great parking lot behind the building. If you want super quality work and serious artistry skills from someone that's been in the business for 20 years who doesn't overbook himself and will get you an appointment set up quickly, James is still my recommendation. He's gonna work with you to give you what you want while also being knowledgeable enough about the industry to give you advice on how to ensure you're getting a tattoo that will look perfect for a lifetime.

If you want a tattoo and you want someone with experience, confidence, and the absolute best…read morestories... run here. Chris is amazing and his background is solid proof. He's been on TV, worked on some of the greatest celebrities and still remains humble. Talk about a total package, thank you again. Also I hope you get a look-book together when we stop in next, you have lived a very interesting life. Also Post Malone signed my arm and I had to get it inked. Thank you all, you made dreams come true!!

This is a review for the RIVERSIDE DR location…read more Let me start by saying that the artists at this location are phenomenal. That's not the reasoning for the one star review. The person who is supposedly over booking sessions has a bad attitude problem. And that turned me away immediately. I was trying to speak on the phone with an artist because I had questions about a tattoo that I was going to be getting which would cost me over $1200. But the only person I could talk to was Andrew because I guess he handles booking. He kept bringing up the fact that I had to pay a 100 deposit which is non refundable under any circumstances. But when I gave him my card twice he kept saying it wouldn't go through. So I said I'll try and come up there another day to pay the deposit in person. When I called today to try and speak with Justin, he told me he wasn't there and when I tried to ask Andrew the questions I had for Justin before I gave him any of my money that I can't get refunded, he stated " look man there's nothin I can discuss over the phone and Justin won't take your seriously anyway without a deposit" so when I said "well I guess I'll just hold o-"he immediately said "ok!" and hung up the phone in my face. This tells me that your not allowed to inquire about a tattoo before you pay a deposit. And not to mention how short he was with me. So I called back to let him know that you don't just hang up on customers and I will not be returning for a second tattoo. After I hung up he proceeded to call my phone multiple times and left a voicemail saying I need to learn how shops work. I know how shops work I have plenty of tattoos lol. He was just completely unprofessional and I've never experienced this at any of the other shops I've been to. $100 deposit for a tattoo I was paying 1200-1400 for. I'm very big on respect so this place has definitely lost at least one customer.

Experience was great! Staff was exceptional and so fun! Very helpful and talented. Cool vibes in…read morethe shop. Recommended and preferred over Jelly Roll's! Will be back soon for another!

Still love our tattoos a year later!! Good work! However, tried to take a few friends here recently…read moreand didn't rlly have the best experience honestly. There was 4 of us wanting to get stuff so we called an hour ahead of time to make sure there'd be time for multiple tatts and custom work and was told yes. So we drove over there, called again from the parking lot to make sure, were told yes there's absolutely still time, paid for parking, got in the building and talked to the guy up front who basically said that there was *not* time for us to all get stuff. We had actually made sure there'd be time to do custom and that's where he said that basically they would only do flash for the rest of the day (which is not even close to what we were told on the phone). Lowkey felt embarrassed bc I had bragged on this place so much going into it but we ended up leaving and having a *fantastic* experience at a different shop that we've now made our go-to. Might've just been an off day or a new guy up front, but that was lowkey cringe.

I just added a video of my finished tattoo in all it's glory! I was awe-struck as Roly performed…read moresix hours of detail work, really bringing Anubis to life. I was absolutely floored at how one little stroke of ink made his muscles more defined or his eyes more expressive. He freehanded the background and it turned out amazing! Again--super clean shop, Roly is so cognizant of cleanliness and client safety. The price is what I would expect for an artist with over 16 years experience, and worth every penny. I already want another!

I went with my daughter today to Tattoo Technique ('cause I'm an awesome Mom like that). She…read morewanted to get a tattoo in memory of her Nanny, just a small one behind the ear....a bee, because Nanny's name was Bea. Until today, she's never so much as walked into a tattoo studio, and neither have I. I didn't think she'd even be able to go through with it, but she kept saying all the way there that she was "turnt". I won't even pretend that I'm young and hip enough to understand that language, but I think she meant that she was excited. Leighton was her tattoo artist, and he was great at talking with us and asking her if she was ok during the process, and giving her specific instructions on aftercare for the next 5-7 days. He also gave her the ointment to use on it. Winner winner, chicken dinner! Right?!! Not to mention that my daughter left with a realistic, detailed bee, and it was EXACTLY what she wanted. Thanks be to Leighton, the man was phenomenal. The studio is extremely clean...even the bathroom. Everyone that worked there was very friendly, and I was glad I got to meet Roly. He's the owner, and has tattooed my sister-in-law and completely changed my view of tattoos. His work is like amazing 3-D art. One of these days I just might get the guts to go get a tat myself!!

New Year, New Ink plus today is my birthday(January 4th) so why not??!! My favorite flower is a…read moresunflower so I decided to get a couple above my tattoo dedicated to my daughter. Scott was my tattoo artist and he is a cool down to earth guy. He's a Lions fan but we won't hold that against him lol. Go Cowboys! Ok back to business...this place is definitely a vibe! Good music playing and is very clean. Will definitely get more ink here!

Jason was absolutely awesome in doing my septum piercing. He made sure I was comfortable and made…read moresure everything went smoothly. Highly recommend!

I visited Safe House after it being highly recommended by some friends. I did a walk in on a…read moreSaturday evening, close to closing time and was helped to learn about pricings, general scheduling expectations, and was able to email over reference photos and more details to be passed along to the artist recommended- Eli. I was able to get scheduled for about 1.5 weeks later. I had initially thought of a different design and sent in two photos to essentially combine, and Eli both delivered exactly the requested design but also another that I ended up loving and choosing which was so exciting! Eli, and the nice guy at the front desk were so sweet and helpful. Was a very relaxing and comfortable experience. Highly recommend!

The vibe is awesome! Not your typical tattoo parlor. The tattoo was amazing and making an…read moreappointment 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 ...

I have gone to dead ahead for about 20 tattoos and I have had a great experience every time!…read moreBrandon always understands what I am vaguely describing for my tattoo!

After following the shop and artists for over a year, we decided to make the 6 hour drive to come…read moreget tattoos. Alena and Dior were so sweet and we really enjoyed our experience. We will absolutely be back to get more tattoos.

I am SO glad I found this shop. I emailed inquiring about a tattoo and I was emailed back and…read morescheduled almost immediately. Meg was the BEST. she was so kind, considerate, caring, and extremely open to all little changes I wanted made. She knew exactly what I wanted and made my vision come to list. The pricing was beyond reasonable. I will definitely be back! Ask for Meg!!

Definitely love this place, very clean like sterile, went to some else first and it was disgusting,…read moreso I came here and loved it!!! Ended up getting a nose piercing there to. And give great instructions for the maintenance of anything:)