Ranked · Updated May 2026
Top 10 Best Tattoo Shops in Nashville, TN
Our ranked top 10 for Nashville, TN — scored by verified rating and review volume, updated weekly.
- No.1
Nashville Ink
4.5(1,450)$$Our top-ranked shop in Nashville. 1,450 reviews and a 4.5★ average put it ahead of the rest.
- No.2
Queen of Hearts Tattoos & Body Piercing
4.7(797)$$Queen of Hearts Tattoos & Body Piercing is a tattoo studio in Nashville.
- No.3
Pride & Glory Tattoo Parlor
4.8(683)$$Pride & Glory Tattoo Parlor is a tattoo studio in Nashville.
- No.4
Icon Tattoo & Body Piercing
4.7(775)$$Icon Tattoo & Body Piercing is a tattoo studio in Nashville.
- No.5
ART IMMORTAL TATTOO
4.8(597)$$ART IMMORTAL TATTOO is a tattoo studio in Nashville.
- No.6
Titan Tattoo
4.8(522)$$Titan Tattoo is a tattoo studio in Nashville.
- No.7
Safe House Tattoo Studio
4.9(420)$$Safe House Tattoo Studio is a tattoo studio in Nashville.
- No.8
Hart & Huntington Tattoo Co.
4.5(645)$$Hart & Huntington Tattoo Co.
- No.9
Archangel Tattoo & Piercing
4.8(375)$$Archangel Tattoo & Piercing is a tattoo studio in Nashville.
- No.10
Victory Tattoo
4.8(312)$$Victory Tattoo is a tattoo studio in Nashville.
Best tattoo shops by area
Ranked picks for towns and suburbs around Nashville.
About the Nashville tattoo scene
Nashville's tattoo scene has grown alongside the city's broader cultural boom, doubling in size since 2015. East Nashville, particularly along Gallatin Avenue and around Five Points, is the contemporary core — most of the new portfolio-driven custom shops have opened there since the late 2010s.
The Gulch, Germantown, and Wedgewood-Houston hold smaller but high-quality clusters of private and semi-private studios. Several Nashville shops have specialized successfully in fine line, illustrative, and music-industry-adjacent work (lyric script, instrument imagery, memorial portraits).
Frequently asked questions
What is the best tattoo shop in Nashville?+
Based on rating, review volume, and consistency, Nashville Ink ranks #1 in our Nashville top 10. The full ranked list weighs both star average and total reviews so heavily-reviewed shops aren't bumped by a handful of perfect scores.
How much do tattoos cost in Nashville, TN?+
Most reputable Nashville shops charge $150–$250 per hour for custom work, with shop minimums around $80–$120. Specialists and well-known artists routinely run $300+ per hour. Always get a quote in writing during your consultation.
Do I need an appointment, or do Nashville shops accept walk-ins?+
Most established Nashville studios accept walk-ins for small flash pieces on weekends, but custom work almost always requires booking in advance — often weeks or months for popular artists. Send a clear reference, size, and placement when reaching out.
How often is this list updated?+
Our shop data refreshes weekly, so ratings, review counts, and rankings reflect the most recent verified data. Hours, photos, and contact info are kept in sync the same way.
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