🏆 The 10 Best Tattoo Shops in Tennessee — 2026
We compared all 759 studios in Tennessee on the data that matters: services offered, posted hours, and how easy each one is to reach. No pay-to-play — this ranking comes straight from the listings data, updated July 2026.
#1 · Angel Octopus StudioKnoxville Walk-ins welcomePiercingCustom designCover-ups
🕒 11am-6pm
#2 · Family Affair TattooHendersonville Walk-ins welcomeCustom designCover-upsCard accepted
🕒 1pm-9pm most days
#3 · Lone Wolf TattooHermitage Walk-ins welcomePiercingCustom designCover-ups
🕒 Mon-Sun 11am-7pm
#4 · Lucky 6 Tattoo CompanyOakland Walk-ins welcomePiercingCustom designCover-ups
🕒 Tue-Thu hours vary, Fri-Sat 3pm-10pm
#5 · Nashville InkNashville Walk-ins welcomePiercingCustom designCover-ups
🕒 7 days a week
#6 · Now or Never Tattoos and PiercingsRocky Top Walk-ins welcomePiercingCustom designCover-ups
🕒 12-8pm everyday
#7 · Plague Maiden TattooJackson PiercingCustom designCover-upsAppointment only
🕒 Tue-Sat 11am-6pm
#8 · Sacred AdornmentsJackson PiercingCustom designCover-upsAppointment only
🕒 Tue-Sat 11am-6pm
#9 · The CollectiveJackson PiercingCustom designCover-upsAppointment only
🕒 Tue-Sat 11am-6pm
#10 · Vivid TattooKnoxville Walk-ins welcomePiercingCustom designCard accepted
🕒 Tue-Fri 1-7pm, Sat 1-5pm
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How we rank: every listing earns points for verified services
(walk-ins welcome, piercing, custom design, cover-ups, appointment only, card accepted),
posted hours, and working contact details. The ranking is recalculated with every data update.