Hip Hop in the Ville #8 - Nashville Tattoo

Written by Crystal Walker

Throughout many years tattoos have been used as a form of expression. Today, many of us have used tattoos in any way imaginable. The art of expression goes beyond tattoos, it includes body piercings as well. Today tattoos and body piercings give people a since of freedom and control. When considering a tattoo, it can be hard searching for that right artist who can bring your vision to life. Rose, the owner of "Ink Tattoo" will tells us why his shop is the way to go, in the Nashville area. Being an artist all his life, he knew what his passion was. After the military, he began to work in the corporate word which brought in good money, but it lacked passion and drive. After 5 years, he decided to go back to what he loves and where his true interest lies; he went back to art. Nashville Ink has been apart of the Nashville community for the last 3 years. Out of all the tattoo shops here in Nashville, his shop stands out for many reasons. First, his shop is located in a community, rather than off a busy intersection or road. Everyone within that community knows about Nashville Ink Tattoo. Secondly, his shop drives off of the passion for art, and not the passion for money. Money, is the last thing this business worries about. Last but certainly not least, each artist wants their customer to feel at home and feel welcome. Walking inside of Nashville Ink Tattoo, will have you will feeling the warmth, and not the feeling that you get when you are at the dentist. They are all super professionals when it comes to the power of art. About 90% of their clientele has referred at least one or two people to the shop. That shows that the customers know it's more than just a tattoo shop, it's a home.