This is a review for the RIVERSIDE DR location. 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. read more

We came in for small tattoos during a girls trip to Nashville and had a great experience! The shop was clean and both Claire and Frankie were awesome. read more

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Everybody was super nice! My tattoo was done by the owner, Chris and he was a really nice guy. Very patient and listened to what I had to say. I've had bad tattoo experiences in the past and feeling comfortable about the process and not rushed was really important to me which is exactly what I got!! Definitely recommend in you're in Nashville looking for a place to get a tattoo. read more

Kustom Thrills Tattoo - Zebra swallowtail butterfly - Tattoo Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

We found this shop online and selected it based on reviews. Making an appointment was smooth and after a $100 appointment deposit we were set. Decided to get 2 tattoos each, one pictured below and both requiring clean line work. After a simple consultation with Z upon arrival, we had drawings and were thrilled with the results. Everyone working was friendly, the facility was also clean and orderly. Nashville tattoos were a complete success. read more

Kustom Thrills Tattoo - Matching tattoos - Tattoo Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

I had gotten a tattoo in Italy, and originally did not want it shaded in. Over the years I changed my mind. The front desk at Kustoms Thrills directed me directly to Jay. I was at first impressed by their team work, as one of the girls was honest by saying she did not do that type of work but knew who could. Jay started in December in the shop, and I will be back for more. He delivered above expectations and also gave me a Nashville boot free hand! read more

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On a girls trip we decided to get last minute tattoos and booked a same day appointment. The shop is very open and inviting, the staff is wonderful, and the work done from both artists was amazing! Definitely recommend getting any kind of tattoo work done here! read more

I have 5 tattoos. I had 1 done last year and it was such a good and painless experience so I went again and it was fantastic! The artists are always so polite and kind. I walked in and from the get go it was a chill vibe . From here on out, I'm not getting a tattoo from any other shop. Such a hassle free and awesome experience. They don't dig into ur arm like other artists and make you feel comfortable from the get go! Totally recommend read more

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I live less than a mile from the Kustom Thrills on riverside dr and I walk past it everyday and I had been wanting to start my right arm for a while and popped in and kinda told the front desk I wanted a basic hot pink line down my arm ... I had got a previous tattoo at the Kustom Thrills by Dukes and it was great so I figured this would be the same... I was kinda given the cold shoulder & told they would check with artists and get back with me and 2 days later texted "we can't do that for you sorry" I don't normally write bad reviews but the whole thing was just really dismissive and I only have 2 tats before and it's kinda intimidating process so it just seemed like because I'm not covered in tats or have piercing I'm not good enough for their establishment I went to Adventure Tats right down the road and Karina hooked me up and hopefully it's the start of a cool collab with the rest of my arm! read more

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Hayden Combs is an artist. He pays attention to detail, he listens to his clients on what they want, and he delivers. This particular piece of art took 14.5 hours to complete. With interval breaks, he did not stop for anything. He kept going using a single point needle for the entire project. The tattoo has perfect detail with concise precision and design with no detail spared. Very content with how it turned out. He is by appointment only. Also, they are taking COVID-19 very seriously. No accompanying guests are allowed with the person getting tattooed. Additionally, masks are required. read more

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I had scripts done on both of my forearms by Forrest. The guy is flat out amazing! The saturation is unreal, so much so that 4 months later it looks like I just had them done. He also did a stunning large piece on a friend that I recommended. The shop has a very cool vibe to it, unlike most tattoo shops it has the perfect balance of relaxed edginess and Chris Saint Clark is a great guy to talk to. read more

This is one of the best tattoo shops in the United States. Very clean everyone is friendly great communication about the process. Forrest was my artist and he did an outstanding job its day 3 with no pain my tattoo looks great I will be back for more. read more

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This is my 1st Yelp review, but so deserved. I've been to the Kustom Thrills shops 4 times, 3 at the main location and most recently at the new Riverside location. Chris was great to get me started with my 1st two tattoos, then So Yeon for the next and I just had my latest additions with Cait. Everytime it's been an amazing experience, so welcoming, friendly, and accommodating. Artists are amazing, each is great and took the time to make sure the design is exactly what I hoped for. 4 down and many more to go. Thank-you Kustom Thrills Tattoo. read more

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My first experience with Kustom Thrills was at the Riverside location, and it wasn't the greatest. However, my second experience was at the Main Street location, and Forrest Pollock more than made up for it. He was Phenomenal! Immediately upon meeting and speaking with him, I had a good feeling. He went above and beyond to make sure that he knew exactly what I wanted, and that everything was right before he proceeded. He wasn't in a hurry. He didn't try to do things differently than I wanted. He simply listened, offered his expert opinion, and then went on to give me 2 awesome tattoos. He's a great artist, and a heck of a nice guy. I will definitely be going back to see him in the near future. I simply cannot recommend him highly enough. read more

I came to Kustom Thrills - Yelp as my primary validation for my final selection of where to best go in Nashville - and I couldn't be happier. QUICK POINTS Clean, well-kept shop. Professional staff. Fair, reasonable pricing. Takes credit card, can tip with card through their system. CONSULTATION I came in for a consultation, just to get an idea of what I was getting into and what could be done, and Caitlin at the front desk was incredibly helpful! She eventually had me meet with one of the artists, Nathan, and I ended up scheduling an appointment with him. My two small tattoos were simpler in design - outline of California with a heart in SoCal, outline of Tennessee with a heart in Nashville - and Nathan still took a great deal of time making sure that everything was as true to shape, proportion, etc. I felt I was in good hands. APPOINTMENT For the actual appointment itself, they were right on schedule, which is always appreciated. Nathan took time to finalize the specifics to make sure I got exactly what I wanted. I am sad to say that I definitely passed out twice before we were even through the first tattoo (note: eating enough for fuel before getting a tattoo seems to be a pretty important prep step, take note, and I am not great with needles so I suppose I should've seen it coming?), was most embarrassed, and Caitlin and Nathan were so great about it all. FINAL RESULTS I could not be happier with the finished product! Both tattoos came out so wonderfully. I don't foresee myself getting any more tattoos any time soon but I will definitely be referring Kustom Thrills, and Nathan specifically, to others! read more

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Couldn't recommend this place enough! Matt did an amazing job on my tattoo. I went in with a few random pictures and explained what I was looking to get, and when I came back to get the tattoo I was SO pleased with the drawing he had come up with... it was so much better than I imagined. The design and details on the tattoo are amazing, couldn't be happier! If you're looking for a great place to get a tattoo, this is definitely your place. read more

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Kustom Thrills is a beautiful place where dreams come true and body parts become works of art... Seriously. They take pride in giving you a tattoo you are happy with and do not rush you or make you feel like just another customer they have to trace on. For this reason, you should def make an appointment first. You could still go by and speak to them first, but know you prob won't just be a walk-in and you will have to wait a couple days or weeks to get your ink. Good things come to those who wait, you know. And I personally would rather wait for a 5 star tattoo and pay for quality work than go to fast food strip mall shop and pick my tat from a wall poster that day. If you think otherwise, you probably have ugly tattoos. (All tat pics by Adam the Kid) read more

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been looking for a hand piece and found one with this shop! Love my music note tat!! See ya again! read more

Kustom Thrills Tattoo - Music note !! - Tattoo Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Great shop and great prices. Easy to work with & set up an appointment. I was in town from out of state & had called Ryan a week before my visit. Set everything up, showed up & got some killer ink. read more

Kustom Thrills Tattoo - Traditional style grilling gal pin up - Tattoo Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Beautiful Traditional style moth by Cait Bush Wonderfully talented! Very friendly and easy to communicate with. She was so open to my ideas, but she rocked out this design- colors and all!! She made me feel so comfortable, and checked in with me throughout. Made my first tattoo go so easy! Love that they have TVs at each station, watching Critters while getting stabbed was a hell of an experience! 1st picture was day of tattoo 8/21 2nd picture today 10/2 (6 week healed) Still loving it! Can't wait to get more from Cait!! @cait.bush read more

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I never write yelp reviews but after getting my tattoo here I knew I had to! This was my second tattoo and had very special meaning to me. I had gone in for a consultation and to schedule an appointment and they were very accommodating! Matt Monroe did my tattoo and he is AMAZING!! Explained everything, made sure the stencil looked perfect before starting, and even engaging in conversation with me and my friend during the entire 3 hours! Price is completely affordable compared to other places in Nashville. The shop was super clean and covered in past drawings for tattoos which made it feel super cool! 10/10 reccommend coming here!! read more

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Excellent work. I've had work done by Hayden and Blake separately and they both knocked it out of the park.

They do nice work. I've gotten 3 tattoos from them. Staff are not the most friendly tho. Made experience kind of uncomfortable. Also, expect to pay more than you anticipate for your tattoo. That is generally the case with these guys. read more

Got two amazing tats. They took good care of me very professional and courteous

While in Nashville for a girls weekend we decided last minute we wanted to get tattoos and after a little research found this to be the highest recommended place to go! They were right! Forrest did an incredible job bringing my vision to life and I'm so grateful for that. Highly recommend coming here, planned or for a walk in. Super clean and so friendly, the vibe was just great. Safe to say next time we're here we'll be back for more! read more

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My buddies and I worked with Jake Ohmen and had a fantastic experience. Jake helped us design an image that we all got and it was fantastic. He was super helpful, willing to work with us to get the image we wanted, and did an incredible job. Best tattoo experience I've ever had (out of 4). Can't say enough good things about these guys. read more

I decided at 44 to get my first tattoo. I did a lot of research on all the local parlors and decided on a couple to talk to. The first one was so unfriendly that I didn't even consider them. The second was okay, but still not the feeling I was looking for from a place that is going to put something on my body that will be there forever. Then, out of the blue, a friend of mine told me about Chris Saint Clark and his shop, Kustom Thrills. So I just stopped by to check it out. Wow... I knew immediately that this was the place. The tattoo that I wanted was fairly detailed and I wanted it done pretty small. Every artist that I had talked to previously said they could not do the size that I preferred. I noticed on the wall, among the many awards, that Chris had won an award for the best Small Black & Grey Tattoo (exactly what I wanted). When I spoke with Chris and showed him the artwork I wanted and told him the size, he said No Problem! So I made an appointment. In the meantime, he drew up the design that I showed him and was ready for me on the morning of my appointment. Everything went so smoothly and the final tattoo looks incredible! I can't say enough about Chris and his great shop. The atmosphere there is the coolest in town. They obviously take sanitation very seriously, but the place is not like a medical facility. I will definitely go back when I am ready for another one. read more

Being an out of towner it's a little scary getting a tattoo. I mean it is for life. My 30th birthday we roll in at noon and get on the list of people they call if they have cancellation. I'm so thankful that someone did. The awesome chick behind the counter with the rockin pin up hair was soooo nice. And her pizza led us to some of the best pizza I had in Nashville!! Anyways back to my tattoo. This place is clean. They're nice and professional. Even when I wanted to scream like a little girl. Foot tats hurt!! All guys seemed to do great. I had Rich. read more

Kustom Thrills Tattoo - My tat. Rich I believe is the best. - Tattoo Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Here's my second review of a tattoo by Adam "The Kid"... this time it was me and not my wife. The bottom line is if you want a custom tattoo, excellent customer service, one of a kind creative design, reasonable prices, and an artist / shop you can create a lasting relationship with... look no further than Kustom Thrills and Adam "The Kid". I am your general tattoo consumer and by no means an expert at any of this. With that said, I've learned a little bit over the past couple of decades having art permanently placed into my skin. My first review and our first experience was with my wife at Kustom Thrills, and that was nothing short of awesome. This time I went under the gun with Adam and I was blown away yet again by the detail he places into each one of his pieces. In the short time I have known Adam he really is his own worst critic in a very good way. What I mean by that is he is attentive to every single little detail and will ensure that you receive the best possible tattoo that he can create. His lines are flawless and his shading is perfect. As long as Kustom Thrills is around and Adam is tattooing, they're the first and only stop for my wife and I. Thank you Adam for yet another badass work of art and for establishing not just another client, but a couple of more friends. read more

New ink by Ryan? Yes please :). This place is FILLED with some seriously talented artists! Check them out!! read more

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Kustom Thrills is a tattoo parlor in East Nashville. In case you are reading this dad, no I don't have a tattoo, but I have been to Kustom Thrills. It is a little tattoo parlor that has a lot of character and is the type of tattoo place that would expect to see in Nashville. I went with a friend who was getting a tattoo and had a pretty good time. It is crazy seeing people actually getting tattooed. It really looks painful! Even though I did not get a tattoo, I left Kustom Thrills with a really cool tee-shirt that bears the company logo. read more

Probly pretty good at what they do but with an $80 minimum it seams like pricing descrimination towards visitors of Nashville. I can get the same thing for half the price at home all day without any issues. read more

Excellent service and exceptional artwork in my wife and I for a reasonable price. Well worth the visit

I'll admit it: I've been getting tattooed at KTT since 2007 and all I have to say is that they just keep getting better. KTT never felt like a tattoo shop, but rather a friendly place to go, discuss art, cars, music...& BTW, get an amazing tattoo. I can't recommend this shop any higher. They are simply the best shop in Nashville. read more

In Nashville for vacation and New Year's Eve, I emailed the art we wanted the few days before. Reply came quickly and they worked with us to perfect the tattoos and our appts. Matthew was amazing in understanding it was our first tattoo and we were Mom and Son wanting to have a great experience together. He made great suggestion and the whole process was so easy and fun. Will go back at return visit someday and add color or more details as life goes by. Email them off the website. Clean and very professional shop!!!! read more

Some of my friends get tattooed here so when I came into town for a visit I stopped here to get a new addition to the small collection I have started. The artist, Chris, set me up with a horse shoe and a banner that says, "Lucky Me", which may sound dumb to any of you, but it's there for a reason! My appendix burst the summer of '07 and I was hospitalized for a week after being 12 hours from death, according to my surgeon. After my appendix was removed that fall, some tumors were found in time before they became something much more serious. Lucky Me! Anyway, Chris was a really nice guy and was very polite about curtaining off his space since this little number went on my behind! read more

Had an initial issue with customer service and then was contacted directly by the owner to rectify. Haven't received the actual tattoo yet but I am very encouraged by the ownerships response. I got the tattoo yesterday and am beyond thrilled. Chris Saint Clark is an awesome guy with a compelling story who is also an extremely talented artist. You can tell he cares deeply about his work, his shop and his customers. Mine was a small, but important remembrance tattoo in honor of my mothers recent passing and I am honored by how well I was treated and thrilled at the result. Thanks Chris! read more

Cait's tattoo-ing is amazing! We got tri-stars here from three different artists here and they all came out amazing. I also got an old tattoo touched up. It's looks amazing! read more

An absolutely great experience. I had been looking to get a tattoo for a long time, and finally decided to act on it. I spent a long time searching for tattoo spots in Nashville, and finally settled on this one, as it seemed to cater to the style of tattoo I was interested in. The first thing I did was send in a tattoo request. I had the idea of the tattoo, but am not artistically inclined in any way, so I did not select any artist preference. After a few days (as promised on the site) I received a call from Brandon Henderson. He had seen my request and was interested in taking on the project. Brandon and I discussed the tattoo for a good amount of time until we were both happy with the design, at which point I made the appointment. When I went to finally get the tattoo, the shop could not have been a more amazing place. A clean, bright, and relaxed atmosphere. Everyone there was friendly and it was a pleasant experience. I met with Brandon and he started working on the tattoo. This was my first tattoo, so I was slightly anxious, but Brandon did such a great job and seemed so professional that I wasn't worried at all. I still have to make a second appointment to finish the coloring of the tattoo, but so far it is looking absolutely great! I will update when the tattoo is complete. Pricing was also incredibly fair. I can't say enough good things about Kustom Thrills! Thank you guys! read more

I needed a 7 year old tattoo touched up before being in a friend's wedding, and Kustom Thrills just so happened to offer a Living Social deal. Upon purchasing it, arranging a phone call through their website and visiting the shop itself, an appointment was made. What really impressed me was that I thought that I found an artist who'd be good for touching up my tattoo, but he actually recommended another one whose skills are better suited for what I'm looking for - wow! The original tattoo took about 2.5 hours as it has a lot of fine linework. The touchup took a half an hour. Very friendly, knowledgeable staff and a clean studio. The touchup also cost 1/3 of what the original tattoo did (I did get it in Chicago). 100% recommend! read more

So glad we stumbled upon this place! We were visiting Nashville for the day and went to one tattoo shop that didn't have any spots for walk ins, and they suggested we go to Gold Club. The price they quoted was way too much and the artist didn't really understand our request so we decided to put off the tattoos until I realized this place was walking distance and we already paid for parking. Kustom Thrills is amazing on all levels! They're professional, the place is clean and the entire place is just filled with awesome character and great people. Hayden Combs did our tattoos, he was super polite and funny, we had a great experience with him, and ended up with some pretty great ink! read more

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