Tattoo Shops in Athens, TN
5 studios in and around Athens, Tennessee — 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.
Ink Theory Tattoo & Body Piercing Studio
201 N Hill St, Athens, TN 37303-3540
LA Tattoo and Piercing Studio Piercing
103 Decatur Pike, Athens, TN 37303-2505
🕒 Mon-Fri 12pm-7pm, Sat by appointment, Sun closed
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.