A shop's map listing gives no indication of whether its artists actually take on cover-ups — reworking old ink takes different skills than fresh-skin work, and plenty of shops quietly turn down cover-up requests without ever posting that anywhere search can read. Every shop on this list confirms cover-up work on its own site or portfolio.
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Knoxville Tattoo Collective
3103 Alcoa Hwy, Knoxville, TN 37920-4774
Tue appointment_only, Wed-Sat 12pm-8pm, Sun 10am-6pm, Mon closed
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Angel Octopus Studio
9080 Barbee Lane, Suite 101, Knoxville, TN 37923
11am-6pm
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Synergy Tattoo
6910 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919-5702
7 days noon-6pm
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Rosie Tattoos
1324 N Central St, Knoxville, TN 37917-6313
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Purple Heart Tattoo
1723 N Central St, Knoxville, TN 37917-5511
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Removery Tattoo Removal & Fading
224 Brookview Center Way, Knoxville, TN 37919-4085
Tue 11am-7pm, Wed-Thu 10am-6pm, Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 9am-4pm
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Nashville Ink
330 Commerce St, Nashville, TN 37201-1821
7 days a week
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Queen of Hearts Tattoos
2225 Nolensville Pike, Nashville, TN 37211-2043
11am-8pm, 7 days
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Nashville Ink Tattoo
2516 Nolensville Pike, Nashville, TN 37211-2211
Mon-Thu 12pm-10pm, Fri-Sat 12pm-12am, Sun 12pm-8pm
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Lone Tattoo
2913 Gallatin Pike, Nashville, TN 37216
Mon-Sun 11am-7pm
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Primrose Beauty Studio
815 Westcott Ln, Nashville, TN 37013-5287
Tue 10am-4pm, Wed-Thu 1pm-7pm, Fri-Sat 10am-4pm
Dickson 3
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INKcredible Tattoo
105 center ave (across from Holland park), Dickson, TN 37055
Mon-Tue 10am-6pm, Wed 11am-7pm, Thu-Sat 10am-6pm
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Tempest Tattoo Studio
104 Masonic St, Dickson, TN 37055-2185
Tue-Sat 11am-6pm, Sun-Mon closed
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Tempest Tattoo Studio
714 E. College Street, Dickson, TN 37055
Tue-Sat 11am-6pm, Sun-Mon closed
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Hustler's Daughter
3085 Broad St, Chattanooga, TN 37408-3084
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Lunar Tattoo Studio
3335 Ringgold Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37412-1291
Tue 8am-4pm, Thu-Sat 8am-4pm, closed Sun/Mon/Wed
Jackson 2
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Sacred Adornments
319 Vann Dr, Jackson, TN 38305-6032
Tue-Sat 11am-6pm
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Sacred Adornments
203 S Shannon St, Jackson, TN 38301-6144
Tue-Sat 11am-6pm
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Ink-a-zoid Tattoos and Piercings
5400 Fort Henry Dr, Kingsport, TN 37663-3377
2pm-11pm
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Ink'd Outlaws Tattoo
724 W Center St, Kingsport, TN 37660-3188
Mon-Thurs 1:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Fri–Sat: 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM
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Integrity Tattoo
109 Nicole Ct, Maryville, TN 37801
Mon-Fri 10am-7pm, Sat-Sun closed
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United Ink Tattoo
5219 US Highway 411 S, Maryville, TN 37801-9171
Atoka 1
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Lucky Devil Tattoo
13274 TN-51 S, Atoka, TN 38004-7174
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Inked Behavior
3400 Sandpiper Dr, Clarksville, TN 37042-8560
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N Vious Tattoo Gallery
620 S Jefferson Ave, Cookeville, TN 38501-4034
Mon-Sat 12pm-6pm, Sun closed
Cordova 1
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The Rook x Raven Tattoo Creative
2821 N Houston Levee Rd, Cordova, TN 38016-6650
Tue-Sat 12pm-8pm
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Tattoo Arama
254 N Church Ave, Henderson, TN 38340-2120
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Family Affair Tattoo
109 Walton Ferry Rd, Hendersonville, TN 37075-3659
1pm-9pm most days
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Lone Wolf Tattoo
3445 Lebanon Pike, Hermitage, TN 37076-2083
Mon-Sun 11am-7pm
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Tattoos by Wayne
470 E Broadway Blvd, Jefferson City, TN 37760
Memphis 1
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Imperial Tattoo Shop
6759 Winchester Rd, Memphis, TN 38115-4407
9am-7pm
Milan 1
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studio 45 tattoos
91 Milan Hwy, Milan, TN 38358-6041
Tue-Thu 12pm-8pm, Fri-Sat 12pm-10pm
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Red Tattoo
171 N Mount Juliet Rd, Mount Juliet, TN 37122
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Aristocratic Ink
117 E Main St, Murfreesboro, TN 37130-3726
Open 7 Days
Oakland 1
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Lucky 6 Tattoo Company
7495 Highway 64, Oakland, TN 38060-3405
Tue-Thu hours vary, Fri-Sat 3pm-10pm
Paris 1
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Beautifully Created Ink Co.
205 N Brewer St, Paris, TN 38242-4027
Mon-Fri, varies by day
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Ink therapy
1977 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863-4904
Wed-Sun, varies
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Now or Never Tattoos and Piercings
215 S Main St, Rocky Top, TN 37769-2205
12-8pm everyday
Smyrna 1
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Los Inks
301 Jefferson Pike, Smyrna, TN 37167-5268
Mon-Fri 2-9pm, Sat 10am-10pm, Sun 10am-8pm
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Battleground Tattoo Parlour
5226 Main St, Spring Hill, TN 37174
Tue-Sat 10am-6pm
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The Tattoo Shop
2209 Memorial Blvd, Springfield, TN 37172-3917
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Wild Root Tattoo
201 Southard St, Tellico Plains, TN 37385-5125
Also in Tennessee
- Piercing Shops136
- Custom Tattoo Design Studios100
- Walk-In Tattoo Shops69
- Permanent Makeup and Cosmetic Tattooing Studios26
- Neo Traditional Tattoo Artists and Studios15
- Fine Line and Single Needle Tattoo Artists10
- Studios Offering Professional Ear Piercings6
Good to know
Can any tattoo shop do a cover-up?
Not every artist takes cover-up work — it takes more design skill to build a new image that fully hides old lines and saturated color, especially over dark or poorly-faded ink. Before/after cover-up photos in a shop's portfolio are the clearest way to tell whether they actually specialize in it.
Do you need laser removal before getting a cover-up?
Not always — many cover-ups work directly over an old tattoo if it's small, light, or already somewhat faded, but larger or very dark pieces sometimes need a few laser sessions first to fade enough for a clean cover. A consultation with the artist is how you find out which situation you're in.
Where can I buy body jewelry near me?
High-quality body jewelry is available at professional piercing studios and dedicated body art shops throughout Tennessee. You can browse 42 verified locations across the region offering titanium, gold, and implant-grade steel jewelry. Check individual listings to find nearby shops selling sanitized, studio-grade options.
Who accepts Apple Pay near me?
Many modern tattoo studios and piercing shops accept contact-free payments like Apple Pay for appointments and merchandise. In Tennessee, our directory includes 42 top-rated studios offering convenient payment options. Contact individual shops from our listings to confirm their accepted payment methods before your visit.