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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.

Franklin has about 4,362 residents. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimate.

Appalachian Ink & Ruby Piercing PiercingCard accepted

111 Highlands Rd, Franklin, NC 28734-2709

🕒 Mon/Thu-Sun 10am-7pm, Tue-Wed closed

+18282000716 Website Directions

Atomic Annies Tattoo Shop

68 E Main St, Franklin, NC 28734

Website Directions

Hellcat Tattoo Franklin Walk-ins welcomeCustom design

129 commons drive, Franklin, NC 28734

🕒 Tue-Sat 12-7pm

828-558-3122 Website Directions

Olde Anchor Tattoo

115 Georgia Rd, Franklin, NC 28734-3219

+18283495171 Directions

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.

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Good to know about tattoo shops in Franklin

How many tattoo shops are there in Franklin?
We list 4 tattoo shops in Franklin with addresses, and 3 of them with a phone number.

What's the surest way to check hours in Franklin?
Call ahead — 3 of the 4 tattoo shops here list a number. Hours at independent tattoo shops shift with seasons and staffing, so a phone call beats any listing, including ours.

Which tattoo shops in Franklin show their opening hours?
2 of the 4 tattoo shops we list in Franklin publish their hours — the rest are best reached by phone before you go.

Are tattoo shops open on Sunday?
Operating hours vary by studio, but many tattoo parlors open on weekends to accommodate client schedules. There are currently 4 tattoo shops listed in Franklin, North Carolina, with 3 providing direct phone contact to verify their Sunday availability. We recommend calling ahead or booking an appointment online.