Tattoo Shops in Pikeville, KY
4 studios in and around Pikeville, Kentucky — call ahead even for walk-ins — a shop with five artists can still be booked solid on a Saturday, and piercing hours often differ from tattoo hours.
Small Town Tattoo
130 Pike St, Pikeville, KY 41501-1120
Southern Steel Tattoos
242 2nd St, Pikeville, KY 41501-3844
The Carbon Canary Tattoo Studio
242 2nd St, Pikeville, KY 41501-3844
Tip: weekday afternoons are the easiest time to get a walk-in seat — Friday and Saturday fill with appointments by noon. For custom work, message the artist a week ahead with reference images; a deposit of $50–100 that counts toward the final price is standard practice, not a red flag.