6 Local Shops You Can Get Inked By Memphis Tattoo Artists

If you’re on the journey for the best tattoo artist, Memphis, TN, has some truly unique offerings. Our street art and murals are just one indication of the type of creatives we have around town, and permanently sporting some of these designs is easy with local tattoo artists. We’ve rounded up some of our favorite ink shops in the 901, where you can get any art style and design, making it the perfect Memphis souvenir.

You can even catch most of these shops and artists at the upcoming Memphis Tattoo Festival, happening from April 4-6, 2025, at the Renasant Convention Center. With contests and competitions, you can snag some ink from your favorite local artists or just watch them at work.

INKED Memphis

This local tattoo shop actually has two locations: one on Highland and one in Cooper-Young. You can schedule an appointment or walk-in for a piercing or tattoo, and this shop even offers specials for Friday the 13th, GWYG (Get What You Get flash), and even a raffle for a free tattoo. You may even find guest artists to collaborate on your next tattoo; just be sure to check out their Instagram for announcements.

Ink Therapy 901

Here’s a tattoo and piercing studio in Bluff City worth paying a visit. Voted the Best Tattoo Shop in Memphis courtesy of the Memphis Flyer, this shop brings your custom design to life and also offers permanent makeup options. Stop by Thursday through Monday for a tattoo or piercing from this Black-owned Memphis shop.

Photo courtesy of Ink Therapy’s Facebook

Trilogy

Open 7 days a week, Trilogy here in Memphis is another shop on South Highland with a wide mix of artists and piercers. Walk-ins are welcome, depending on artist availability, and you can find varied art styles, from the colorful and whimsical to more realistic with Trilogy’s artists. They also offer a range of body and ear piercings, so how about making a trip for a bit of new art and jewelry?

Wander In Ink Tattoo and Piercing

Stop by Walnut Grove for a Black-owned, female-led tattoo and piercing shop. This inclusive space uses vegan inks and utilizes a variety of art styles, from watercolor to classic black-and-white. Walk-ins are welcome at this space, and you can also grab a ready-made aftercare kit once your new artwork is finished. Their online booking form also makes it easy to schedule your appointment for your custom design.

Photo courtesy of Wander in Ink’s website

Me2Tattoo

This tattoo shop in the 901 has everything from anime style and tiny tattoos to coverups. And if you don’t want the permanent ink, you can snag some of their artwork to hang in your home. Open Monday through Saturday and Sundays by appointment, this local spot down on Union boasts impressive artists for hyper-realistic ink and creative fine line art.

Underground Art

Looking to support a woman-owned business? You can find a collection of local and guest artists at this inclusive tattoo shop located on Young Avenue. Check out their items for purchase during your next stop, like t-shirts and bumper stickers. This business also has resources on its website for local charities and organizations helping the greater Memphis community, so you can give back while getting some ink.