Born This Way Body Arts
Information about Born This Way Body Arts
Opening hours
- sunday: (closed)
- monday: 11h-20h
- tuesday: 11h-20h
- wednesday: 11h-20h
- thursday: 11h-20h
- friday: 11h-20h
- saturday: 11h-20h
Welcome to Born This Way Body Arts, Knoxville's premier tattoo and piercing studio!
Located in the heart of East Tennessee, right next to the breathtaking Great Smoky Mountains, our studio has established itself as the top choice for quality body art. Since opening in May 2011, we take pride in providing an unforgettable experience for every customer, combining exceptional service with a skilled team of tattoo artists and piercing technicians.
At Born This Way Body Arts, we specialize in custom tattoos that range from small designs to elaborate masterpieces, always tailored to your style and preferences. In addition, we offer a vast selection of body jewelry and precision piercing, all performed using the latest practices in a clean, modern environment.
But that’s not all! We also provide permanent jewelry services and scalp micropigmentation. Our space has been recognized as the best tattoo studio in Knoxville, thanks to the dedication of our talented team and the loyalty of our wonderful clients. It’s no wonder we’ve been highlighted as one of the top tattoo studios by prestigious publications, celebrated for our professionalism and service quality.
Your satisfaction is our top priority, and we guarantee a welcoming and relaxing environment where you’ll feel right at home. If you are looking for a place where your artistic expression is respected and celebrated, Born This Way Body Arts is your ideal destination. Come visit us and turn your ideas about body art into stunning reality!
Our comment from Tattoo Studios about Born This Way Body Arts:
Born This Way Body Arts is renowned for providing a warm and welcoming atmosphere, making each visit a memorable experience for their clients. The reviews highlight the professionalism and expertise of their staff, particularly Barron and Tyler, who are praised for their calming demeanor and ability to treat clients with kindness and respect. Customers frequently express appreciation for how staff members take the time to explain the piercing process, ensuring that everyone, including children, feels comfortable and informed. Here are just a few highlights:
- Exceptional customer service, with staff who go above and beyond to make clients feel at ease.
- An impressive selection of high-quality jewelry tailored to meet diverse preferences.
- A clean and inviting environment that resembles a spa, enhancing the overall experience.
- Personalized care, particularly for first-time piercings, which helps reduce anxiety and build trust.
With numerous rave reviews, it’s clear that Born This Way Body Arts is a top choice for both tattoos and piercings, leaving clients happy and excited to return.
Born This Way Body Arts: Reviews
Fantastic experience: Barron was absolutely amazing when piercing my 7-year-old daughter’s ears. He took the time to talk with her, explain everything he was doing, and made sure she felt comfortable and safe the entire time. He walked her through each step in a calm and friendly way, which really helped ease her nerves. What could have been a scary experience for a child turned into something fun and positive because of how patient and kind he was. We’re so grateful for the care he showed and for making her first ear-piercing experience such a fantastic one. I highly recommend Barron to anyone, especially parents bringing in their kids!
Wow! Thank you for the great review!!
Fantastic experience: I came to get my belly button done and Barron did amazing!! he was super patient with me being nervous and super friendly! i definitely recommend going here!
Thanks for the amazing review! Can't wait to see you in the shop again!
Fantastic experience: My cocker spaniel, Bentley, passed away last year from cancer and Emily Walker-Otto made the perfect TATTOO of him for me. I couldn’t be happier! She’s done 3 of my tattoos including my first one Highly recommend this shop for tattoos and piercings.
Thank you for the awesome review! We are so happy to have been apart of such an important moment.
Fantastic experience: I went in today to get my nose pierced. The staff was lovely and my wait was not long despite me not having an appointment. Barron made my piercing experience pleasant. I would definitely consider this shop again for any piercings I might get.
Thank you for coming to see us!!
Fantastic experience: Barron did a good job and was so kind walking me through options and jewelry choices. We talked through what I wanted and he made suggestions. First piercing as an adult and he made it a good experience. Everything was very clean and it was obvious they took it seriously
Thanks for the awesome review!
Negative experience: Dealt with some really nasty and unhelpful staff when we were just trying to buy some replacement jewelry. Very inhospitable during the 5 minutes it took for us to make a purchase. I’ve spent hundreds here over the years on various piercings (and was looking forward to spending more) but I don’t think I will be back after this brief but extremely negative encounter.
Fantastic experience: I’ve gotten both my ears and nose pierced here, and I can honestly say I’ll never go anywhere else. Tyler and Barron are phenomenal—they make the whole process so comfortable and stress-free. On top of that, this is hands down one of the cleanest, most professional shops I’ve ever been to. I always feel safe and well taken care of, and I can’t recommend them enough!
Thank you so much for the awesome review! Come see us again soon!
Fantastic experience: My Great Dane Penny passed away last June. With her passing she took a big part of me with her. I went to Mr. Jon Overton and showed him a drawing that I did of Penny. He was able to take my drawing and make it his own. My tatoo of Penny is above and beyond any of the expectations I had. Mr. Overton is an amazing tatoo artist and I would highly recommend him to anyone wanting a quality, well executed tatoo. This shop makes you feel at home, they are all kind and welcoming. I cannot express in any words how pleased I am. After loosing Penny, having her with me forever, helps the pain of her loss.
Thank you so much for this awesome review! We are so happy you love your new piece! Come see us again soon!
Negative experience: If I could leave less than one star, I would. My boyfriend called on a terrible weather day to see if they were open, and they forgot to hang up the phone before they began to talk trash on him and say he’s “a dumbass for calling to see if I’m open, obviously I am because I answered the phone”. Extremely unprofessional and if you want to get new business, maybe don’t talk absolute garbage about potential new customers. 0/10 would not recommend because they’re actually rude as all get out.
Fantastic experience: Had a great experience getting my knees tattooed by Mariella. She is the best Neotrad around and also fun to hang out with!
What an awesome piece! Thank you for the great compliment! come back and see us!
Fantastic experience: Took my 7 year old to get her ears pierced here because they came highly recommended by a coworker. My daughter was excited, but nervous. Barron was so very patient and kind with her and made her feel comfortable. The front desk person was also very patient and kind. He gave me his name but I was also nervous and forgot it since this was my first time getting a kids ears pierced. Anyway, they were all great. Highly recommend them.
Thanks for coming in! Thank you so much for the awesome review!
Fantastic experience: I’ve seen Tyler for piercings here over the years and got a permanent bracelet that’s over a year old now. The staff makes you feel comfortable at every step in your process and the establishment is clean, accommodating, and inviting!
Thank you so much for the great review! Come see us again soon!
Fantastic experience: I’ve gotten 4 piercings here and have always had a great experience! I’ve been pierced by both Tyler and Barron and they are both super amazing! Very clean and safe environment and somehow they make the process super painless! Definitely will come back for all my piercings!
Hey Julianna! thanks so much for the amazing compliment!
Fantastic experience: Just got my first tattoo here today. I got my quote ahead of time via email quickly, and Victoria did an awesome job! And she is super fast. Will definitely be referring this place to others, and coming back if I decide to get another!
Thank you Ashley for the awesome compliment!! Love that we got you hooked up with your first tattoo. Hope to see you again soon!
Fantastic experience: I recently went in to get my conch pierced by Barron! Barron was so incredibly kind and helpful during the process and even when I was nervous (it being my first cartilage piercing) he was quick to walk me through what he was doing and was very professional throughout the process! I can say as a walk in client…the wait was worth it! I will definitely be coming again and making BTW where I go for my future piercings.
Glad you love your piercing! Come see us again soon!
Fantastic experience: Shop was great and all Tyler and Barron were wonderful. Received forward nostrils or mantis piercing (whatever they're called) and the experience was very fast and not very painful.
Thank you for the awesome compliments and review!
Fantastic experience: Just got my lip pierced every one was every helpful this place is the best Customer service 10/10 Skilled workers 10/10 Atmosphere 10/10
Thanks for the rad review Mike!! Hope to see you again!
Fantastic experience: Absolutely love this place. Barron was amazing and professional, he has soft hand didn’t feel a thing. Super clean Love my new addition!
Thanks for the great review Regina! So happy you had such a great experience!
Fantastic experience: Saw Baron for 4th piercing of my earlobes yesterday and a conch piercing in my right ear. He did all 3 manually and it hardly hurt at all. He certainly knows what he’s doing. Highly recommend. All the staff are so friendly and comfortable vibe in this establishment.
We're so glad you had a good experience with us! Please come see us again soon.
Fantastic experience: Love BTW!!! I've been here several times for piercings and jewelry and I cannot rave enough about Tyler and Connor!!! Tyler is a fantastic piercer and Connor is fantastic at helping me choose fun new jewelry and answering all my questions! So glad we have BTW and their awesome staff in Knoxville. :)
Thank you so much for spending time with us! We're so glad you enjoyed your experience. Come see us again soon!
Fantastic experience: This place is amazing. All of the staff I encountered were friendly and very welcoming. Zac did an amazing job with gathering all of my details and information during the consultation. The shop is extremely clean and comfortable. I booked a tattoo with Victoria and I couldn't be an happier. I cannot recommend her and this shop enough. Thank you for making this tattoo experience the best. I cannot wait to come back to in the future. - Michael B
Thank you for spending time with us! We can't wait to see how great your tattoo looks. See you soon!
Fantastic experience: I had a great experience with Tyler getting my second lobe piercing.
Thank you for spending time with us! We hope to see you again soon!
Negative experience: bro was not helpful at all, gave half ass answers very unprofessional tried to make us wait till closing so they wouldn’t help us all we need was for them to thread on the ball to a septum piercing and told us to wait
Fantastic experience: I need more than 5 stars! Got my ears pierced and my friend had a septum ring done today and Tyler, our piercer, was awesome to work with. Chill and immediately made us feel comfortable. Made the piercing quick and easy and answered all questions I had thoroughly. Zach up front was great aswell! Set us up quickly when we walked in and was really friendly. Also noticed a few people coming in while we waited to go back coming back in to get previous piercings looked at or adjusted or needing help swapping jewelery and all of the staff got with them quickly and they all left smiling. Really awesome first experience at a place like this and i will be going back. Jewelery selection is pretty extensive and organized well with prices clearly marked.
Thank you so much for spending time with us! We are so glad you enjoyed your experience and we hope to see you again soon.
Fantastic experience: Great experience with Barron, very professional and pleasant to work with.
Thank you so much! We hope to see you again soon.
Fantastic experience: By far the best place to get a tattoo and/or piercing! From the cleanliness and comfort to the entire staff always being amazing and welcoming. I’ve had 4 tattoos (all done by Gunner) with more currently scheduled as well as a nose piercing. I cannot say enough wonderful things about all of my experiences thus far. I’ve seen first hand work done by all of the artists and all do a phenomenal job! Huge shoutout to Gunner for the amazing work he’s done thus far on all of my pieces (black/grey scale as well as color/watercolor) can’t wait to get started on more in a couple weeks!
Thank you so much for trusting us! We look forward to seeing you again soon!
Fantastic experience: I was referred by my friend Cynthia and went in to get my flat piercing done on one ear last month. The service was outstanding! From the moment I walked in I was greeted and checked in. I was given an one on one experience to pick out my jewlery which was not like any other place i've been to and they have an extensive collection of beautiful pieces. As I was waiting to get my piercing, I was kept in the loop of when my turn would be. I was taken care of by Barron and he talked me through the whole process. He made sure I got exactly what I wanted and that I felt comfortable. I didn't feel a thing! I received clear instructions on caring for my piercing and had no issues with healing. I am due to come back to get my piercing downsized and will definitely be getting my second ear done with Barron.
Thank you so much for trusting us with your piercing! We hope to see you again soon.
Fantastic experience: I was a traveling piercer from Texas and was dying to visit their studio. I called a few months prior to my trip and spoke to Zach, he was absolutely amazing and a total sweetheart! I simply planned to visit and that was it. We came immediately after our flight landed and looked around, the studio is beautiful, well put together, and so clean! Zach was there and helped me look at so much! My boyfriend and I decided to make a purchase and I got some beautiful amethyst hangers. We spent the week in Tennessee for a car show, and on the way to the airport we stopped and decided to get pierced. Bear was outstanding, I loved being able to talk to another piercer that was not only welcoming but educating as well, I absolutely loved every single bit of my visit with him! I can’t wait to come back in the future, as a peer in the industry their team has so much knowledge and dedication to their craft. 10/10 couldn’t recommend more!!!
We are so glad you took time out of your trip to visit us! Please come see us again next time you visit Knoxville.
Fantastic experience: Booked a tattoo with Victoria last night and she did an amazing job! She was very sanitary, so easy to talk to and did an incredible job tattooing. Will absolutely be back for more!
Victoria is amazing! We love her, too. Please come see us again soon! Thank you!
Fantastic experience: Went with my best friend she wanted to get a surface piercing very friendly and very clean would definitely recommend anyone that is looking for a piercing to go here
Thank you for trusting us! We hope to see you again soon!
Negative experience: Piercer was kind, but the pricing was predatory. They advertised a "Black Friday Discount" of BOGO 50% off, so I went in with a friend so I could get my seconds pierced and they could get their lobes pierced. Wasn't until I got in the chair that they said that each of the two seconds counted individually. The earrings I purchased with it were ALSO priced individually (which was not advertised). It wasn't until I got to the checkout that I found out that getting jewelry that was less than $80 + my lobes pierced on Black Friday would be over $200 before tip.
Fantastic experience: What a warm, welcoming, clean and comfortable environment! I’ve stood by for 2 piercings there and both are fantastic! Barron and Tyler were both kind and professional. If you are taking a minor to get a piercing, make sure that you bring theirs and your appropriate identification.
We're so glad to hear you have enjoyed your time with us! We strive to provide a clean and welcoming environment. Come see us again soon!
Fantastic experience: Got my first tattoo with Victoria. She did a fantastic job. The staff were super nice and helpful. Highly recommended!
Victoria is great! We love her! Thank you so much for choosing Born This Way Body Arts and we hope to see you again soon.
Fantastic experience: Emily Walker has done an amazing tattoo for myself and my daughter. I would highly recommend her for your next tattoo. She is very good at her work and is very professional.
We are so happy to hear that you and your daughter love your tattoos! Thank you for choosing us. We hope to see you soon!
Fantastic experience: I went in recently to have my Jestrum repierced. Tyler was amazing with the placement! He was also very relaxing and reassuring. It was done super quick and as painless as getting a needle in the face can be. He made sure I understood all the aftercare and answered all my questions. Bonus points the counter staff laughed at all my jokes and made me feel like the most special person in the world for the 20 minutes I was there. I will definitely be a return customer as I will be chasing that high for the rest of my life.
Thank you for choosing us! We loved having you. We hope to see you again soon!
Fantastic experience: I took my son to get his ears pierced. From the moment we walked in the door. The staff was amazing from Connor who helped us with picking out jewelry, to baron who walked through every single step of the piercing process and post care, to checking out with Zak. My son had an amazing experience and is so happy with the results.
Thank you so much for trusting us, Mallory! We're so happy to hear that you and your son had a great experience. We hope he loves his piercings. They look great! Come see us again soon!
Fantastic experience: Everyone I've met here seems so knowledgeable, friendly, and pleasant. The space has spa vibes to be honest, and everything looks so clean and neat. I definitely recommend this tattoo shop! My only complaint is that the parking lot is a bit tight and narrow so be careful.
Thank you for spending your time with us! We're so happy to hear that you enjoyed your experience and we can't wait to help you with future projects. See you soon!
Fantastic experience: I had a wonderful experience getting a tattoo here with Victoria. She is extremely talented and lovely to talk to. The shop is beautiful and everyone was super helpful and friendly. I cannot recommend this place and Victoria enough!
Thank you for spending your time with us! We hope to see you again soon.
Fantastic experience: Got my industrial done here. Good at getting it done. But after healing I found out what little there is for the size bar I had got in earings online. Too hard to find size out side of this awesome shop. If I could have it done over would have got a different placement to get a longer bar.
Thanks for coming in to see us! Hope to see you again!
Fantastic experience: Everyone was super nice and helpful! Zac was awesome at helping me pick out jewelry and Tyler my piercer was amazing! He explained everything and really helped me feel less nervous! The shop was very clean and neat. 10/10 overall and I will definitely be back!!
Thank you so much for trusting us. We hope to see you again soon!
Fantastic experience: Had such an amazing experience! Victoria was amazing and did a fantastic job! Will definitely be going back to her for the next one!!
We are so glad you enjoyed your experience with us! See you again soon!
Fantastic experience: Barron and drew were so helpful drew found me the perfect jewelry for my second ear piercing and Barron made me feel comfortable and was quick ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Thank you for spending time with us! We hope to see you again soon.
Fantastic experience: I just had the best experience here getting tattooed. Jon O. was my tattoo artist. He had the best design ready to go when I got there. It was as if he had read my mind. Jon is so versatile and seems to genuinely care about the client. He put alot of effort into his work. Zac is amazing. He's bubbly, happy, helpful, and knowledgeable. I met Victoria and Tony tonight. They were so welcoming and caring. They made me feel included. They are all some of the nicest people I have ever met. Thank you, all, for such a great experience. Truly, thank you.
We are very proud of our quality team and are so glad you enjoyed your experience with us! Please come see us again soon.
Fantastic experience: I got my ears re-pierced with Barron and he was wonderful!! He was super funny and quick with the piercing, which really helped ease my nerves. 100% recommend if you wanna get a piercing!
Thank you so much!
Fantastic experience: The whole process was very easy, and Victoria is a great artist. I did a walk-in consultation and booked for a few weeks after. I provided a design and made some small suggestions, and Victoria’s final look was great. The vibe was very chill, and I love the finished product. I look forward to coming back
Thank you! We hope to see you again soon!
Fantastic experience: Tyler did an amazing job piercing my daughter's ears. It was very clean and quick.
We are so happy to hear you enjoyed your experience! Thank you!
Fantastic experience: We were able to walk in and have Gunner do a tattoo for us. He was very communicative and friendly. His line work was phenomenal. Highly recommend him.
Thanks for your trust. We hope to see you again soon!
Fantastic experience: Had an amazing experience here while I was getting a tattoo touched up and extended, such an amazing environment and the artist that helped me, Victoria, was SUCH a sweetheart and was an amazing artist too! She knew exactly what I wanted even though I didn’t know what I wanted myself lol The tattoo turned out better than I could have hoped, will be going to her for ALL my future tattoos!
We are so glad you enjoyed your experience with us. Thank you so much for your trust. We hope to see you again soon!
Fantastic experience: Just got my first tattoo from Victoria! She was amazing! Totally recommend her and will go back when I find something new!
We are so glad to hear that you chose us for your very first tattoo! Thank you for your trust. We hope to see you again soon!
Fantastic experience: I saw Victoria today and she was amazing!! She is so talented and sweet and her work is A++++++! I highly recommend her. Super artsy and fun!
Thank you for choosing us! Come see us again soon!
Fantastic experience: Victoria is awesome. She has a light hand and is very patient with her clients. Does awesome art work. I will be seeing her again very soon.
Thank you for trusting us with your projects. We hope to see you again soon!
Fantastic experience: Victoria did a fantastic job with my shadow tattoo, it's so clean and cool! I will come back to her in the future.
Thank you! We hope to see you again soon!
Fantastic experience: Victoria did amazing! She was super friendly and helpful. She made me super comfortable sitting in her chair. The staff was also all very nice and informative. 10/10 recommend and I will definitely be coming back for any other tattoos in the future
Victoria is an amazing artist! We're so glad you enjoyed your time with us and we look forward to seeing you again!
Fantastic experience: Took my 17 year old for a nose piercing. They were great to work with and even though very busy we didn't feel rushed. Beautiful studio.
Thank you! We're so glad to hear you had a good experience with us and we hope to see you again soon!
Positive experience: Very professional and clean atmosphere. The jewelry is surprisingly expensive. I paid over $200 for one stud and a little less than $200 for another stud. The piercing price itself is very reasonable, just $50. Just an fyi, ask for them to ring up the jewelry separately so you can properly tip on the service provided and not the jewelry cost added in. I wasn’t thinking and tipped 25% on the entire cost. I ended up tipping a little more than $100 for my two piercings. My fault for not remembering the expensive jewelry was added in there but definitely a costly mistake I would like to spare someone else from making.
Positive experience: 3 stars for cleanliness and friendliness of staff that were SO helpful and kind, but I wouldn't go here for your average every day wear body jewelry. This place would be great for when you're looking for upscale and fancy kind of jewelry (with the price tag to match) but not just average jewelry. Or maybe if you just have a lot of money ♀️
We carry plain and basic styles of titanium jewelry starting at $30. We do have a huge selection that includes the fancier stuff but we have hundreds of options of daily wear jewelry too!
Fantastic experience: if i could give 100 stars i would!! Tyler was absolutely incredible with stretching/repiercing my septum. he was extremely knowledgeable and helpful and it didn’t hurt at all. the entire staff was so kind and welcoming and i definitely won’t be getting pierced anywhere else from here on out!! will most likely get my next tattoo here as well!
Thank you so much! Customer service is important to us and we're glad to hear you enjoyed your experience! We hope to see you again soon.
Fantastic experience: My 8 year old granddaughter and I got our ears pierced by William Barron. He explained everything to us before he did anything. It was a good first piercing for her.
We're so glad you and your daughter enjoyed your experience with us. We hope to see you again soon. Thank you!
Fantastic experience: I recently got a tattoo done by Gunner Lyon and I cannot recommend him enough!! He was professional, enthusiastic, and a great guy to work with. He did my piece exactly how i wanted it and it turned out beautifully! 10/10 recommend this shop and especially Gunner!
Thank you so much!
Fantastic experience: The shop is amazing. The artists and staff are so friendly and professional. Victoria is a fantastic artist that takes really great care of her clients and made sure I was comfortable the entire appointment.
Thank you so much for your trust. We hope to see you again soon!
Negative experience: This place is so unprofessional! I was tortured by Logan. Had my ears pierced in the upper ear piercing spot not the lower, so now I have upper earringsThe most scandalous part is their pay pad which asks for tip and has 15%, 20% but did not have the breakdown of what that tip would be! So I marked 20% and then I had to ask for a receipt which I stuck in my purse until I got home only to realize he got a $133.40 tipMy mistake for thinking that they would not rip people off and that they actually cared about their patrons!!! Warning to never patronize this shop!
Fantastic experience: Love this place. Everyone I interacted with went out of their way to make me feel comfortable. Folks there seem very genuine and that makes such a difference. Facility is super clean, plenty of seating, and very spacious.
We're so happy you enjoyed your experience with us. We hope to see you again soon. Thank you!
Fantastic experience: My artist was Victoria and she absolutely crushed it. I asked for a decently large turkey vulture on my thigh and hip with a few other things incorporated. This was my first tattoo that took longer than 30 minutes so I was nervous about being able to sit for a larger piece but she worked efficiently and cranked it out. Not gonna lie, I was very nervous because with their consult system here, you don’t get to speak to the artists themselves until the day of your actual tattoo. I was scared that something would be lost in translation going from me to the consult person to Victoria but I brought all my references and she nailed it. Even put some details in there I didn’t know I wanted haha. I asked to tweak a few things and she accommodated my requests. Very easy to talk to and work with.
Victoria is a great artist! We are so happy to hear you enjoyed your experience with us.
Fantastic experience: Me and my girlfriend got these amazing works of art from Ty Hamilton!! He and everyone else in the shop is so kind and unbelievable talented. He made both of us feel so safe and comfortable and i can’t stress enough how grateful we are!!! For everyone is the shop. My girlfriend also got her Tragus piercing done and it turn out amazing as well!!! Definitely would recommend this place for anyone who wants to get a tattoo or piercing and definitely look for Ty Hamilton or Victoria!! Thank you guys❤️❤️❤️
Thank you so much for the review! We are so glad you both enjoyed your experience with us. We hope to see you soon!
Fantastic experience: I found this tattoo shop following my artist Victoria Shoup from her old tattoo shop, and this place is a definite improvement from her old establishment, Each artist has a private room, the place is clean and well decorated with a friendly and welcoming energy, and I cant sing the praises of Victoria herself enough, she is a highly skilled and talented artist with a knack for color that pops, is vibrant, and holds over time. I have half a leg sleeve as so far with the plan to finish the whole leg as time goes on. Attached is a photo of my Gyarados tattoo, the first of many she has done. If you like color, or nerdy quirky pop culture tattoos, victoria is the girl to go to.
Thank you for the review! We are so glad you enjoyed your experience with us. Victoria is a very talented artist and we can't wait to see your finished piece. See you soon!
Fantastic experience: I was a walk in who wanted a spontaneous tattoo. I didn’t have the best of time at first with the tattoo artist because of how unwelcomed they made me feel; so I decided not to do it. I then talked to another employee named Zac about this situation and he made me feel heard, understood, valued, and welcomed. He went above and beyond to help me feel better and schedule an appointment with a very kind and great tattoo artist that he recommended at the shop. I want to praise Zac for being kind and welcoming.
Negative experience: These people are amazing and Tyler is a great piercer! I'm changing my opinion on the shop itself. Tyler and the artists are amazing. I have already spent over $1000 trying to get the right jewelry and every time they get it wrong. I have also been doing this for 1 year. Never order jewelry from them if they have it in stock great!
Fantastic experience: I took my teen here for a nose piercing. The wait was a little long ( my fault tho, I didn't make an appointment) but I completely understand why the wait. I definitely recommend this place. They make everyone feel welcome. Very clean and completely professional. And my daughter didn't even feel the needle, he was about to put the jewelry in and she didn't realize it had already been pierced. I wish I would have gotten my nose done here (mine hurt)
Thank you! We are so happy to hear you and your daughter had a great experience with us. We hope to see you again soon!
Negative experience: Piercing review: My daughter went in to start stretching out her lobes and Tyler went from 16g to 10g in one sitting. She also bought “the next size up” which was 6g because he said she could skip another size next time. She asked about caring for it and he said cleaning it with saline would not be necessary. He also did not mention to loosen it if there was any swelling. 3 days later both lobes are very red, swollen, painful and filled with pus/fluid and the o-rings were starting to go inside the back of her ears. Would not recommend.
Fantastic experience: Exceptional Service! My daughter wanted her nipples pierced, they fit us in quickly even tho we didn't have an appointment. She requested if possible to have them done at the same time and Thankfully they did! The shop, looks more like a spa environment very nice and comforting. The Jewelry they sell is Beautiful!!!! Loved everyone and everything!!! Great Experience! Thanks so much!
We're so glad you enjoyed your time with us! We hope to see you again soon!
Fantastic experience: This place is AMAZING. Tyler was soo informative and helpful as I'm visiting from out of state and the girls up front were so patient with me while I looked at jewelry. I really liked their suggestions as well. Everything was super clean and professional. Will be back next time I'm in the area for sure.
Thanks so much! We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your time with us. See you soon!
Fantastic experience: I was a walk-in customer. Zac was super friendly and very helpful in helping me pick my jewelry piece and explaining the cost. My artist William was great at explaining exactly what was going to happen and the aftercare I needed to do. There was barely any discomfort (and I’m a huge sissy with pain). The shop is impressively clean and welcoming. I will most definitely be returning for all my future piercing (and most likely tattoo) needs. Thanks y’all for a fantastic experience!
Thank you so much, Jenn! We take pride in our customer service and space. We look forward to seeing you again soon!
Fantastic experience: Tyler was awesome! He was done piercing my navel in seconds. Very clean facility not too terrible on price for the sanitation process they implement.
Thank you so much, Rachael! Tyler is a great piercer and we take pride in cleanliness. We hope to see you again soon!
Fantastic experience: Ty does the best work! He makes you feel so comfortable and is so light handed! Shop is very clean and welcoming! Will most def be going back to Ty Hamilton to finish my leg sleeve!
Thanks, Courtney! We are thrilled to hear you had a great experience and look forward to seeing you again to finish your project!
Fantastic experience: I've had a handful of piercings at this studio over the years and I will not go anywhere else! Barron does a great job and has a very calming demeanor. It is 100% worth the drive (~2 hours) for the studio's cleanliness, piercer expertise, and vast jewelry selection.
Thank you for making such a long drive to see us! We take pride in our cleanliness and professionalism, as well as providing unique jewelry for everyone. We hope to see you again soon!
Fantastic experience: I've been coming to this studio for years, and a review is long overdue. My partner and I have been coming here and getting pierced, stretched, or just buying jewelry for our relationship milestones for around a year now. When we decided to elope in Knoxville, we wanted to come up with our perfect day and we decided that involved getting pierced to mark marriage. With just a few weeks notice, the staff did backflips to help us find two very specific pieces of jewelry, one of which was discontinued and the other just straight up out of stock. Drew not only succeeded in having our jewelry ready for us, but we were met at the door for our appointment time and escorted inside. Tony poured us some non-alcoholic bubbly that they had bought for us, and when we checked out and were headed out the door we were given a little gift box containing aftercare supplies and branded stickers with our gender and orientation flag colors. The entire staff worked together and really made us feel like VIPs on our special day and everything was absolutely incredible. I can't thank this crew enough for making a simple elopement into such a special event.
Thanks so much for this review, yall! The experience is what we enjoy making memorable no matter what the occasion and we are so glad to have spent so many special times with yall! Cheers to more memories!
Fantastic experience: I came in on 8/15 to get my nipples pierced with Tyler and the experience was amazing! I was super nervous, but Tyler did a great job of explaining the process to me so there were no surprises, the placement is perfect and the barbells got anodized to the perfect color! Love this place!
Thank you so much! We are so glad you enjoyed your experience with us. Come see us again soon!
Fantastic experience: My daughter wanted to get her ears pierced before back to school so we went in on a whim. They were able to take us as walk ins. Zac helped me with the paperwork and was absolutely wonderful helping me and my daughter pick out her jewelry. He explained prices and materials with us. Barron was so wonderful. he spoke to my girl beforehand and walked her through everything they were going to do before we even went back into the piercing room. He made her and us so comfortable. People don't always speak to 8 year olds like real people and he treated her with such kindness, respect and professionalism. We made the mistake years ago taking her to a retail store that pierces ears and this was night and day experience if anyone is on the fence about going straight to the professionals for even the smallest thing like ears for piercings. Thank you so much for making my little girl so happy. While we waited we looked through the artists work and we definitely will come back for tattoos in the future
Thank you so much for trusting us. We are thrilled to hear you and your daughter had a great experience. We hope to see you both again in the future!
Fantastic experience: I needed my ear repierced. It had closed up. He used a wire to stretch it back open without repiercing. I was very pleased with the staff, atmosphere, and experience. Highly recommend!
Thank you so much for your trust. We are glad you had a good experience. We hope to see you again soon!
Fantastic experience: Zac was a great help with jewelery! Julie the guest piercer was phenomenal! Bit of a wait but that's the luck of the draw with a walk in. I'll make an appointment next time!
We are so glad you enjoyed your experience with us. Thank you for the trust and we hope to see you again soon!
Fantastic experience: Zac was really nice and helped me pick out the studs I wanted. Barron did my earlobe piercings and was very chill. The whole place was very relaxing.
We're so glad to hear you enjoyed your experience at the studio. We hope to see you again soon!
Fantastic experience: I’ve gotten majority of my piercings done with Tyler at this shop. He’s done my second lobes, third lobes, conch, forward helix, and double helix, between 2020-2022. Tyler has always been extremely friendly and professional. He clearly cares about his work. The other staff have always been very kind and helpful as well. I wanted to leave a review after moving away from Knoxville and I’m having a hard time finding a piercing place I’ve loved as much as this! Would highly recommend to anyone
Thank you! We take pride in our wonderful team and their professionalism. If you ever come back to Knoxville, be sure to visit us again!
Fantastic experience: Made and appointment with Barron online (super easy) and was greeted by him when I walked in. I went for just a simple additional ear piercing, but wanted something a little different... Barron was awesome with his suggestions! Barron was super thorough and professional.
Thank you! Barron is a great piercer! We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your experience. We hope to see you again soon!
Fantastic experience: Cannot recommend BTW enough! Because of Zac, the atmosphere upon arrival is welcoming and professional. Although a little pricey, there is a beautiful selection of jewelry, and you definitely get what you pay for! Barron is a professional and skilled piercer, explaining the process as he goes and creating a calm environment for the client. If you come to get a tattoo, I HIGHLY recommend Victoria! Not only is she incredibly talented, she is also kind, energetic, professional, and passionate about what she does. Victoria will be excited to do your tattoo and exercises patience with you when discussing size and placement. Throughout the tattoo process, she maintains a contagious positive energy that will calm any anxieties. Victoria is a detailed and thorough artist, you will not be disappointed with her work! She has a beautiful soul, you do not want to miss out on the opportunity to work with her! I will never go to another artist or shop ever again!
Thank you so much for your review! We have a great team and we're glad you think so, too. We hope to see you again soon!
Fantastic experience: Great experience! I Hadn't gotten a piercing in 18 years. Tyler(the piercer on staff) was absolutely amazing and super comforting. The staff are so friendly and nice. They have a piercer on staff 7 days a week for your needs. Very sterile and clean shop and environment. Definitely will go back for piercings and Tattoos.
We're so glad to hear you enjoyed your experience with us and we look forward to working with you on your future projects!
Fantastic experience: Took my tween daughter here to get her ears peirced. They were so professional, and definitely put her (and I) at ease. I felt so much better having a professional, licensed peircer using a sharp, sterile needle instead of a teenager with a piercing gun. Several of her friends told her to expect her ears to get infected, bc that was just part of getting your ears peirced. She followed the instructions she was given and never had any problems. She also loved the smooth backs on the earrings so that she didn't have posts poking into her while she was healing. Will definitely take my next daughter when it's her turn. Just be aware they do require identification documents for both you and your minor child.
We're so happy to hear that your daughter had a great experience! Come see us again soon.
Fantastic experience: My sister and I brought my young niece in to get her first set of ear piercings and we saw Barron. Hey was amazing with her!! He took his time explaining each step of what would be happening making sure she understood before moving on. Once we were in the room he established trust with her buy again making sure she was ready to start. As Barron started and moved through each step he also made sure to explain what he was doing and check on her again after each step that she wanted to keep going. Our experience today will be a wonderful memory for her and not a traumatic experience full of tears . Hands down worth the money and hour of your time.
We're so glad to hear your family enjoyed your experience with us! We pride ourselves in educating our clients and we hope to see you again soon!
Negative experience: Tried to call to discuss this with the shop and was hold on for over 30 minutes. I was “first in line” the entire time . I went in on wednesday to get my ears gauged. i had my ears previously pierced so we just went up a gauge. And by up a gauge we went from 18 to 12 one sitting. I thought it was odd but i thought to trust the professional. My ears are now starting to hurt and bleed.I can’t even clean them without almost crying. I paid over 40 dollars and tipped in my opinion, generously, for my ears to experience a blowout. I now have to pay even more money to get them fixed. Upset and frustrated. Didn’t want to leave a poor review but when you can’t even get into contact with them it’s hard to ignore it.
We, like the rest of the city, are closed due to the snow storm. We'll be happy to assist you when we reopen.
Fantastic experience: My sisters and I visited BTW completely on a whim on a Sunday morning. We got in quickly without an appointment. There was so much jewelry to choose from it was almost overwhelming! Every employee we spoke to in the shop was kind and informative. 2 months into having my nose ring I’ve had 0 problems, thanks to their excellent instruction! This is the place in Knoxville for a piercing or tattoo.
Thank you for the glowing review! We hope to see you again!
Fantastic experience: I came in for a naval and helix piercing, and Tyler did a phenomenal job! He made my piercings perfectly straight and made sure they were exactly how I wanted!
Fantastic experience: Went for ear piercings and everyone was top notch. High quality place, jewelry and service. Talked you through each step and eased any nerves. HIGHLY Recommend. W Barren did my piercing and he was phenomenal. Zac was up front helping pick jewelry and also incredible.
Fantastic experience: Everyone was super friendly and eager to answer any questions. There Jewlery is absolutely beautiful. I love that they have an eclectic assortment of piece. The store was very accommodating to changing out a piercing that was bothering me. I will be back.
Fantastic experience: I went in for an evaluation of how my conch piercing was healing and to get a new earring and have it changed. Really nice shop. They sell high quality pieces and the customer service is excellent. It’s definitely a higher end experience.
Fantastic experience: Barron was incredibly professional and helpful and handled my piercing perfectly as well as making sure I was feeling well. Tony and I believe her name was Frankie were super friendly as well! I absolutely adore the shop and will 100% be back to buy jewelry!
Fantastic experience: Went here from a referral from another tattoo place for my piercing… very pleased and happy with the whole experience! Drew is a hoot and even offered to hold my hand during the piercing lmao! Great ppl and service! I highly recommend this place!!!!
Fantastic experience: Top stars for this gorgeous shop and their professional workers. They were all great. Do not hesitate to go here. Clean, courteous, professional and knowledgeable, can't ask for anything more. I have been in a lot of tattoo / piercing shops (worked in one for a while). This is the nicest shop I have ever seen.
Positive experience: Very clean environment. Staff was very professional. However they pierced my nipples with extremely short bars with no room for swelling. They ended up embedding and one of them is even pierced a bit crooked. I had to go down the street to get them fixed. I wouldn’t come back here for any piercings personally.
Fantastic experience: I got my nostril pierced by Barron last night, and the entire experience was great. Everyone was really friendly and helpful. The actual piercing process was super quick and painless. I couldn’t be happier. Thanks Barron!
Fantastic experience: Tyler did my piercing and man, is he made of magic? I guess so. I have a needle and pain phobia but he did it so fast and perfectly that it barely hurt afterwards, didn’t swell, and the next day when I woke up I didn’t even feel it and I totally slept on it. It’s healing fantastically. Definitely recommend if you want your stuff done perfectly the first time! Asking for him anytime I need a new hole poked through my face! Lol
Fantastic experience: I pierced my earlobes here. Dawn was welcoming at the front and Tyler was very kind and patient. Tyler is an expert piercer and made the experience stress-free, quick, and easy. I highly recommend this spot for anyone, especially for folks or kids who may be nervous about getting a piercing.
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