This is the cleanest, most aesthetically pleasing Tattoo & Piercing Shop I've ever visited. The…read moreemployees are true professionals and VERY sanitary! I went to them to see if they could look at my daughters new piercing from another shop that wasn't doing so well, because the other shop didn't help when we returned for help. The young lady who helped knew so much. She knew that the other shop has used the incorrect stubs, the stems were too short & the piercing had become infected. She cleaned my daughters ear & used the correct hardware. The male employee gave us their shop-made concoction for her to clean the piercing site, clear the infection, and avoid keloids. Then the piercing expert gave my daughter proper education on care. Not only do I hope their business stays around, but I hope they grow and prosper! Will definitely recommend them and be back soon. *excuse any typos

I give the two stars because I really liked that this place was as eco friendly as possible. And…read morebecause it was my first tattoo and the artist was very sweet and kind and could tell I was nervous. On the other hand, I've included the picture I showed them and basically just asked for exactly that. As you can see, after only three months mine is looking pretty faded. It is about the size of a penny and costed $80 (plus tip on top of that). I think it is pretty pricey for such a small, simple piece. If you just want a simple, small tattoo I'd go somewhere else because their starting price is $80. And the colors also just weren't as vibrant as I was hoping for. I'm pretty unhappy with how it turned out and will definitely be getting a touch up. For $80 I should have loved it.

Main line is a staple tattoo shop for me- they have great service when booking or rescheduling and…read morethey take card which is nice. The artists are super friendly and do great work overall

Such a good experience here! I've been too several tattoo shops and this was one of the most…read morewelcoming places! We scheduled about a month ago and got in with Morgan. She did such a good job on both of our tatts and everything was cleanly. 10/10 experience!

Idk who tattooed me but we were walk ins, almost didn't get one due to the time until the artist…read moresaid F it let's do it lol Even if I didn't get ink here the artist are chill & the decorations are amazing!

It saddens me to write this review because I typically love to come on here and be a hype person…read morefor business. Especially small and local businesses! I'm not here to be a Karen, or to ruin anyone's career and reputation, but I thought it wise to share my experience with the Dancing Goat Tattoo. If you value fairness in business practices, maybe this is something to take note of. First and I want to be clear: the art is great! This is not about Duffy's artistic skill or tattoo practice. He is talented and creative and is skilled in lots of different styles which is awesome. The issue lies within the business practices. I found Duffy (well, mostly his wife Ashley through whom all communication was done) to be chill, kind people. The business practice is strange that all questions, appts, etc go through her and not the artist. It can get somewhat uncomfortable but hey, to each their own and I'm glad they have found what works for them. It just wasn't my favorite way to go through this process. My situation was unique in that I had decided I really wanted to continue work on my arm to have a full sleeve WHILE I was pregnant. So I was really excited to get going on that after I had my sweet baby. I contacted Dancing Goat about 3 weeks postpartum to start the process in JUNE. I explained I just had a baby and it wasn't a secret at all. I paid 100$ as a deposit (which is legit and understandable cause people are rude and flaky). We then scheduled for a consult in September and tattoo on October. Long wait but not a problem to work with schedules and to get good art. I text the morning of my tattoo to ask about pumping accommodations and was told that my appointment would have to be canceled and my deposit would be forfeited because TN state law states that you can't tattoo someone who is pregnant or breastfeeding. She was apologetic and said she didn't have any idea that this was the law. I didn't know it was the law either but had obviously researched the safety of tattooing and breastfeeding and found not medical literature to support that there posed any risk outside of uncleanliness. Dancing Goat is reputable and cleanly (and I have always kept my tattoos very clean) so that wasn't a concern of mine. However, how was I to know that this was law? Especially if those running the business didn't even know it was law? I'm not versed in tattooing laws, especially specific to the state of Tennessee. Still, not a problem, life is unpredictable and we can move forward. I asked if there was a way to transfer my deposit to my husband, and if he could get tattooed in my place, as to not lose our 100$. I said he could come instead and was told no, because Duffy didn't have anything prepared. Okay, I get that but I did see that Duffy solicited time to get tattooed the same day on his Instagram so why my husband couldn't come in and pay to get something I addition to my 100$ deposit (even something pre drawn) doesn't make a lot of sense to me. Anyways, I was told they would get back to me Saturday or Sunday. Monday rolls around, no response. Then I texted them and I get a response that my deposit is forfeited and it should have been my responsibility to disclose that information. How? How is that my responsibility when Ashley wasn't even aware that was law? Isn't it YOUR responsibility to know the laws in the business in which you practice? Wouldn't it be responsible for one to go through the consent process to make sure one is eligible to be tattooed before collecting 100$ of a deposit that non refundable even in special circumstances. Like I said, these things happen and I can be flexible. I don't want them out of time or money, I just wished they would offer me the same grace and be flexible with options to make this right. Especially since it seems like something that both parties were ignorant to, not just me. Seems pretty unfair for the customer to be held fully accountable for something like this.

Sarah was amazing! She came in on her day off to accommodate our schedule since we were flying out…read morethat afternoon. She did a fantastic job with our tattoos and the entire experience was super fun and laid back - just like all tattoo experiences should be!

My fiancé and I wanted untraditional rings for our engagement, and after searching for artists…read moreonline, we came across Amber's page. They were so helpful and kind while scheduling, and made us feel welcome at the shop! Amber did a wonderful job on our rings, and we'll definitely be coming back for more tattoos from them in the future!

I don't know how this is rated number one or how old this list is. Moved here two years ago and…read moretried twice to get an estimate / appointment and both times was treated incredibly rudely by the staff. First time I wrote it off as "guess someone had a bad day". But after the second time it was more like "no these are genuinely pissy people who do terrible cursive tattoos, trampstamps, and baby's feet tattoos of baby's who don't know their father. Just the worst attitude mixed with the most hard-core white trash vibe on Earth. Finally found another shop and told the guy about my experiences with this place and he said "yeah they get me at least half my business". Save yourself the trouble, go literally anywhere else. ​

Harley tattooed my grandmas handwriting on me along with 2 beautiful sunflowers. Vary great…read moreexperience, I absolutely recommend giving them a visit!!

This is my 5 place to get a tattoo! As always, there is a story to go behind every place that I…read moreYEPL. This one happens to be the story of adding art to my skin by the best that I found here in the south. For me, it is almost a 3 hour drive from my home. But because I travel there with my daughter, we make a day of it. We have been traveling to Alabama for our tattoos since 2017. The tattoo artists that are at Abro are personable and amazing! They are our extended family. Each artist has their own talent, and their own style. The array of technique and vision for each artist is unique and each piece of work is done with expertise. I am pretty sure that we will not go any place else as long as we can travel Across the border to Alabama.

I love this place!!! My bestie and I went and got matching nose piercings. Everybody was so kind…read moreand kept us laughing throughout all the nerves. Best place to go!!

Great service and excellent communication skills (getting a tattoo) here (a BIG one /9hrs) so …read more.. let's just say I did my homework. Nice clean shop; dark (which I prefer as a barely day-walker) so ideal if you're not a big light person either. Awesome variety of artists and I couldn't be happier. Not cheap, so you can't be either! I had Matthew Graham do some back & gray realism and he killed it! 10/10 rec

Chris Adkins demonstrated impressive expertise and attention to detail throughout the process. He…read moretook the time to consult with me beforehand, discussing my idea and offering insightful suggestions to enhance the design size. It was clear that Chris is not only skilled but also deeply passionate about their craft. The studio itself was pristine, with high standards of hygiene and sterilization. I felt completely at ease knowing that all safety protocols were strictly followed. The equipment used was top-notch, and the artist took care to ensure I was comfortable during the entire process. As for the tattoo itself, the final result exceeded my expectations. The lines are crisp, and was exactly what I was looking for. Highly suggest this artist for all tattoo needs. Great man

Would highly recommend. Very friendly make a everyone feel welcome. Definitely a artist takes pride…read morein his work. Will be going back. Prices are reasonable

I was very impressed with American Ink. The artist, John, spent a lot of time sketching my design…read more He sketched exactly what I wanted. I couldn't have drawn it better myself! The shop was very clean!!! My tattoo is wonderful! Best tattoo shop in Chattanooga.

After two years of rocking a nasty, crusty helix I finally decided to try resizing and see if it…read morewould help my situation. Even though I ran a little late for my appointment (so sorry, don't do this), they were still willing to help me out. My piercer took a look at my helix, explained what she believed was causing all the irritation and concluded that resizing would help my helix piercing significantly. Thanks to Kelly, I was able to start the new year with some snug, comfortable jewelry on my once neglected piercing. Two months later my piercing has never looked better! I cannot overstate how good of an experience I had here. I will definitely be returning. If you are ever interested in getting a piercing and are looking for a safe, clean, professional spot to get one- COME HERE!

If you needed another vote for Monarch being amazing, then here you are…read more Kelly runs a clean and beautiful studio. From walking in and being greeted with friendly faces to having an incredible selection of earrings to choose from. Rhett was patient with me while I took my time choosing for my conch piercing. I came in with an idea and he was quick to show me what they had that was similar. Kelly is the only person I'd want to do my piercings for the rest of my life, she's that good. Private rooms are welcoming and clean. She'll go over all the details about your specific piercing, answer any questions you may have and works with you to ensure she's placing it exactly where you want it done. Kind, empathic and just overall wonderful. Hands down the best studio in the city!

Gracie did my dog print tattoo. I lost my Great Pyr last week. She was excellent in her work. Both…read moreGracie and the owner Dietch are very nice as well spoke for a while after the job. They are very honest. I was quoted $150 but when it was done she only charged $120. I'm very pleased with cleanliness of the shop and their professionalism. Highly recommend if your in Chattanooga.

my good luck to find Desiree @ Dietschvision tattoo gallery who very patiently sorted me out with…read moremy first ink since 1987.. Desiree inked a combat infantry badge on my shoulders where i carry the weight of my time in desert storm, 40 hours of killing from behind the gunners sight of a Bradley infantry fighting vehicle (rawheadrex C23). Hoping to collaborate with my new favorite artist on a few other skin projects..