Tattoo Shops in Franklin, NC
4 studios in and around Franklin, North Carolina — 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.
Appalachian Ink & Ruby Piercing PiercingCard accepted
111 Highlands Rd, Franklin, NC 28734-2709
🕒 Mon/Thu-Sun 10am-7pm, Tue-Wed closed
Hellcat Tattoo Franklin Walk-ins welcomeCustom design
129 Commons Dr, Franklin, NC 28734-4798
🕒 Tue-Sat 12-7pm
Olde Anchor Tattoo
115 Georgia Rd, Franklin, NC 28734-3219
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.