Tattoo Shops in Gainesville, TX
2 studios in and around Gainesville, Texas — 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.
Avant Garde Tattoo Custom design
5026 E Summit Ave, Gainesville, TX 76240-1647
Tat2Lou's Walk-ins welcomePiercing
6539 S I-35, Gainesville, TX 76240-8223
🕒 Mon-Sat 12pm-10pm, 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.