Ambition Tattoo

Once again, I had an absolutely amazing experience with Ambition Tattoo. I walked in with questions about a belly button piercing, but due to my surgical scars, I couldnt get that specific piercing. Erick, however, was knowledgeable and incredibly helpful. I decided to get an industrial piercing instead, and Ericks care and the comfortable environment made all the difference. Im thrilled with how my piercing turned out. I highly recommend this place for both tattoos and piercings—10/10!

First tattoo and it was a great experience. Chris B did my tattoo and he was fantastic. Very kind and courteous. Really made me feel at ease being a first timer. Chris is a great artist and I highly recommend him.

The place is awesome! Nice and very informative!! I had my vertical industrial piercing done by Kyle and he did a phenomenal job! He took the time to check to see if my ear is able to get the industrial done. He also did it fast and smoothly. I highly recommend Kyle for your piercing!

I got an eyebrow piercing with Erick, and he was great! I came in for a walk-in and it was my first piercing, but it only felt like a little pinch. He also took extra care to make sure I wouldnt faint afterwords by allowing me to lie down while he explained aftercare and when I should size down. He was funny and made the whole process very relaxed and comfortable. Ill definitely be coming back for any future piercings!

I came here to get my one ear piercing jewelry fixed and Eric was really wonderful. He got me in and out quickly and I liked that a lot. They do all kinds of piercings and tattoos here. I will definitely be back here for more services done.

Ambition is great. Super friendly and knowledgeable staff. 9 artists total with a large shop and very professional and clean. Got a tattoo from Jeremy and he was fantastic and very quick but did great quality work. Will continue to use ambition for future tattoos. Highly recommend.

I received my most recent tattoo from Chris B! He has done work for me in the past and Ive always loved the results,so I knew exactly who I wanted to see and where I wanted to go for my newest addition. Chris B is an incredibly talented artist! His professional yet calming personality has always made me feel at ease when Im in the process of getting work done. I simply cant speak enough on how amazing he truly is! I cant wait to get another piece from him again in the future!Latest piece I got is posted in my comment section here..Mary H.

Chris B done an amazing job on my husbands tattoo yesterday for his birthday. The tattoo didnt take long at all and looks great.. I highly recommend Chris B and Ambition Tattoo!!

Update: what education you idiot... The reason im giving a one is, i called yesterday (saturday) talked with eric about getting dermals .i told him where they where and we talked about difeerent things. I decided to switch arms since the dragons eyes had scare tissue. Eric told me to come to co.e i. Today (sunday) and kyle would help me .Well kyle was nice enough but refused to do my dermals because it was on my forarm .. he said he didnt do this address cause they are prone to get knocked out. He wouldnt take my money ... i get alot of tattoos so this could have been great for the both of us i wouldnt have wasted my gas and an hour of my time to come if i would hand been told no onthe phone yesterday. Btw is my money if i want to chance it and spend it with you then that is my choice and Id they do not stay in them thats on me to. Bad business all the way around

Fantastic experience at Ambition. I came here because I was looking for new jewelry for my naval piercing that wasn’t the standard barbell. Erick and Kyle were fantastic to work with. Erick spent time explaining the different options and pros/cons, then he and Kyle actually hand crafted a custom (shortened) post to fit my piercing. Overall super comfortable atmosphere and I’m so happy with the result! The girl at the front counter was so sweet as well. Prices were fair too. I could not recommend this shop more!

Got my nose pierced here, and it was a great experience! Erick was my piercer and he is the upmost knowledgeable and professional when giving care and procedure instructions. In addition, the piercing space is nice, as it has its own room. Also, can’t forget to mention the comfort of the piercing throne…11/10

Shout-out to Erick for being amazing at piercing.I didnt have to express anything for Erick to immediately catch signs of my anxiety/lightheadedness. Very intuitive, present, and alert. As someone with chronic illness issues, I was very impressed with his attentiveness to my health! 💚Every staff member is knowledgeable, polite, and genuinely approachable. Dont let the burly men intimidate you, theyre all safe Kings! 👑The entire facility is clean including bathrooms.I really cant recommend this studio enough!

Just recently moved here from out west n I needed a new tattoo artist; my friend recommended tommy. Super friendly, made you feel comfortable & he does sick line work. Super dope shop & set up. Even if you don’t get a tattoo, their jewelry selection is worth checking out. the vibes are *chefs kiss*

I was a walk and asked if I can get a tattoo that was severally faded touched up. @chriscrossart was my artist and he did an amazing job on it. It looks better than the original. I will definitely come back to him to do more work

Stunning selection of jewelry, very clean and professional. I have been getting tattooed since 2001 and been in many shops, but never pierced. Erick pierced my ears last year and the experience was awesome. We did my second ear lobe piercing 2 weeks ago and I couldn’t be happier. Excellent service and welcoming atmosphere for everyone!

I was very impressed with how kind and friendly everyone was. From an inquiry phone call, to the front desk, to Erick (the person who pierced my ear), they were all so nice and helpful!Erick made sure everything was sterilized properly, drew my double piercing on my ear until it was just right and then after the piercing walked me through how to properly care for it etc.Would definitely come back for any other piercings or tattoos in the future!

David is an amazing artist. He’s been tattooing me for at least 10 years and never disappoints. I appreciate so much that I can always trust that his work will be amazing.

Personally Wes has been a lifesaver for me in piercings and did some awesome work for my biggest tattoo yet!! The guys here are professional and the prices are fair. You pay for what you get when it comes to tattoos and piercings the people working here deliver!! They have even helped me with piercings that I did not originally have done with them! I appreciate this place so much!! And they’re new shop looks awesome.

David McGhee is the most kind tattoo artist I have ever had tattoo me before, he was constantly making sure I was okay and seeing if I needed breaks during my tattoo session, also the entire vibe of this tattoo shop was amazing, the vibes were great, everyone is friendly, the lady up front offered me a granola bar when I was feeling a little dizzy, and David gave me some jolly ranchers. I could not recommend this place enough, I will never go to another tattoo shop again! Also my tattoo turned out totally amazing 😭❤️

Kyle was amazing with my daughter and her 2nd lobe piercing. He was calm, talked her through the whole process, and tolerated our silly giggling. He even helped me out with my nose. We love him!!!!

Great atmosphere. My husband got his tattoo(pic), and Im getting mine on Friday (added). Great tattoo artists, so plan ahead for that special tattoo youve been wanting! The pic of hubbys tattoo is the morning after he got his tattoo, by David McGhee, same last name coincidental. Nice work!! **EDIT** my pic of tattoo, Valkyrie and snow leopard added, artist Wes! Love It!!! **ADDED** pic 3rd tattoo husband Michael artist David McGhee mega awesome job by old feather fingers!

We had a great experience at Ambition! Our tattoo artist, Heather, was fantastic! Make an appointment so you can meet her and get some of her fantastic work! Ambition was a great place for our first tattoo and we would recommend them 1,000 %!

Such an awesome place. Always willing to answer any questions I have and Wes always does an awesome job.

I never leave reviews, but seriously if anyone deserves one, it’s Kyle. I’ve been going to him for 5 years now and i’ve never met a piercer more trustworthy than him. Not only is he extremely knowledgeable and willing to talk you through the whole process, but he is genuinely friendly and he takes care of all of his clients. I’ve never seen a piercer care as much as he does.Every time i see someone complaining about their piercing being done incorrectly or just being scared it’ll get messed up in general, i tell them to go to kyle. For a lack of better words, if i decided i wanted my eyeball pierced i would go to him

All of the artists at Ambition are friendly and incredibly talented and passionate about their work. Ive been pierced and tattooed at this shop and I would highly recommend them.

Havent had a tattoo done there yet. I have a lot of tattoos but the workers seem to have a good selection of drawings

Knowledgeable, professional, and friendly staff. Came in with my daughter to get her a second ear piecing. Her first holes were uneven, but he was able to make it a lot less noticeable.My other daughter wanted a bellybutton ring that they had for sale. It had a really cute blue stone but it was silver colored. They were able to change it to the gold color that she wanted.

Amazing shop! Me and my wife came in as walk ins on a whim while in Knoxville last month and got to work with Tommylee. Can’t say enough good things about him. It was my wife’s first tattoo and my first one in several years and he done absolutely amazing. Extremely clean and personable and just overall an excellent experience. Since last month I’ve already came back and Tommy did an additional piece on my forearm just this past Thursday. Highly recommend! Great vibes and definitely worth it! 10/10

Got piercings and was very well educated before, during and after each piercing. The whole process was talked through and expertly executed by Erick. Will forever come here, and only here for other piercings. Experienced artists and an Ally of LGBTQ+; everyone here will make you feel comfortable, and like family. Thanks so much, guys! :)Other than them not doing cover ups, its a great place.

I went there recently to get my septum pierced after a friend recommended them to me and I was not disappointed! Erik was great and was super friendly, which helped ease my anxiety, and the girl at the counter was also super sweet and helpful when I was picking out my jewelry! definitely recommend to anyone looking to get a piercing.

Went in with my step-daughter to get her first tattoo and I was getting my first always visible tattoo. They made me stay in the front waiting area for my tattoo instead of allowing me to come back to be a part of watching her get her first one done. I showed the lady behind the desk the tattoo I wanted and asked her which artist could do it. She told me to look at their portfolio and choose one. I had already done this online which is how I chose to come here. I looked at the ones they had there and chose my artist, Wes. He told me my tattoo needed to be larger than what I wanted to get the proper shading and it wouldnt be identical. He had me in a position I couldnt see what he was doing and I cant say that I am pleased with anything besides that at least the line work looks decent. I received no shading and he switched the colors opposite. I took over a year to decide the specific tattoo I wanted to symbolize my brother and be the first visible tattoo all the time. Lesson learned. Wont be back. My husband had even paid a deposit for one from him based on his portfolio but after seeing how mine turned out, he decided to take a loss on his deposit.

Ive gotten a tattoo from Chris B and 2 piercing from Erick. Both were incredibly knowledgeable and professional. I went Saturday and got a lip piercing and the new receptionist is super chill and made me feel comfortable while I waited. Ill definitely be back.

Tommy is an amazing tattoo artist and I’ve been lucky to have been tattooed by him since his early days! The progress is amazing and not only that but he moved from his hometown (where I live) and I was able to come to Knoxville and get tattooed at Ambition. The shop is clean, organized and everyone that I met was super friendly. I can’t wait to come down again.

I came in the other day as a walk-in and got set up with Chris Cross. I have 9 tattoos, all done by different artists, and he was by far the best tattooist Ive ever sat with. He was extremely professional, precise, and friendly. The shop was super clean and had a great vibe to it too. I will be going back to Chris Cross for sure! He did an incredible job!

First off I want to give a huge shout out to Kyle one of the piercers at ambition. Kyle has went above and beyond doing piercings for my friends and I. He is very professional and explains the process as he’s going. He’s very kind and knowledgeable about his work. I highly recommend Kyle and he will be my forever piercer.

TommyLee is an absolutely amazing tattoo artist. Beyond happy with the art and the way its healed. Will definitely be coming back to see him again . Everyone in the shop was very friendly and professional as well. The shop was also extremely clean neat and organized.

Me and a couple friends have received piercings from Kyle. I was in the room for two of them. He was professional, confident, and explained details and steps during the piercing. He came in on his off day to perform a piercing that many arent experienced in performing.I will definitely use him in the future.

We live 3 hours away and will not go anywhere else for our tattoos. My husband and I get a ton of compliments on our tattoos. Tommylee is amazing and does great work. All the staff has been very welcoming and friendly. Well worth the drive EVERYTIME.

Tried to walk in for a small finger tattoo and had to wait almost 2 hours just to be told, no they couldnt do it. Super frustrating. The girl at the front was super young (16) and had no idea how to communicate that appropriately.Edit from owner response: That was unfortunate, knowing there were other people ahead waiting and how long they have left to do tattoos, they could have told the front to relay that and just say no, it wouldnt work out instead of me waiting and wasting my time. I stand by my review. Its still bad customer service.

Kyle/omen did my medusa/philtrum and my nostril along with my friends’ piercings. they did so well and were so nice and communicative! i’ll absolutely go to them again for any future piercings and i’ll recommend them to anyone who is looking to get pierced!

A couple of my friends and I went here. One got a tattoo, myself and the other friend got piercings. The tattoo was great. The piercing went all wrong a couple of days after. Both of our jewelry fell out after a couple of days. Called the shop the one person who pierces wasnt there. I had his car with a number I was told to text which I did and still no response. Needless to say. I paid nearly $90.00 for nothing. I couldnt get the piercing back in so it grew up very quickly. My friend was able to but had to use a different piece of jewelry. I tried but it was very painful so I gave up.

Awesome clean shop in Knoxville. All the artists are extremely talented and down to earth. You can’t go wrong booking anyone in that building, but my man Jeremy is wicked great.I highly recommend checking this shop out for your next piece.

Super nice, very clean. Erick was very thorough in explaining what he was doing while piercing my nostril. It was easy, pretty painless and healing has been great!

Tommy Lee was amazing! He is a great artist and an even better dude. I have see artwork done by many of the artists here and you will not be disappointed! Ambition is the place to get your Tat!

Decided to visit Ambition Tattoo to purchase a replacement helix earring. The front staff came to assist me, and I showed them my piercing. Then I realize I had left my glasses (for close up) at home and stated that hoping they would assist. At first I was shown these very small, cheap ones, and they acted as if that’s all they had. I even asked. Then as I’m walking to check out I see some gorgeous ones. I inquire about them. Yes, they will work. I state with excitement, “thats a butterfly”. I see a small silver one that looked like a butterfly and asked if that was the same, “This one is silver and that one’s diamonds, but pretty much the same?” She replies, yes. Get to the car and take a photo so I can zoom in. It’s a bee! I hadn’t even left the parking lot nor touched the actual piece and asked to see if they’d exchange it because it wasn’t a butterfly like she led me to believe. Nope, and then they thought I’d buy the other. I’ll give my money elsewhere. I do completely understand sanitation, but where was the customer service in helping the customer before the mistake was made.

I love this place they have a great piercing guy named kyle he has a wonderful attitude tells you the pros and cons to the piercing and has a no pressure approach that makes you feel welcome there he did my prince albert piercing and done a few of my friends piercings too all have had great experiences. Id highly recommend kyle to anyone and ambition.

Called the shop about getting some tattoo work done I herd from 2 different people they was amazing So I Explained on the phone where I was coming from “Corbin, KY” and after explaining what I wanted I was told to come into the shop the next day and someone could do it that day And I asked to make sure before I drove that far I said do I need an appointment or what. And I was told from the lady to just come in and someone there could do it. So next day I drive that far and when I get there I was told I I need to choose an artist email them and set up a appointment…Why couldn’t I just been told that on the phone instead of me driving all the from KY. The place looked very clean and love how big the place is. But was very upset I drove that far for no reason when I could have been told to pick and artist from the website and email them.

I was tattooed by Chris Bell a few weeks ago, adding some ravens to an existing piece I already had and I have to say - for whatever reason this was the easiest tattoo Ive ever gotten. I barely felt it and healing was an absolute breeze! 10/10 would recommend Chris not only for the light touch, but for his honesty and professionalism. Was very comfortable working with him and will return for more work.

An amazing place. I always go to Wes. He has so much talent and is always on point. Everyone at the shop is always so welcoming and kind. This place has me looking forward to every appointment instead of dreading it. I definitely got the best artist in Tennessee! Thank you guys! :)

10/10 highly recommend this shop. Danny is amazing. His work speaks for itself, but his attention to detail, patience, and light hand style is only surpassed by his taken. Also, the price, for the quality of the work, is unbelievable. You wont find it anywhere else.

Walking in the front door, I was greeted by all the workers that saw me! Everyone was super conversational and nice.I got my conch done here by Erick and I could NOT be happier with how well it went and how it’s healing. He walked me through exactly what would happen so I knew what was going on, and he followed through with exactly what he said. After, I got a little lightheaded and he took care of that too! Pointed a fan at me, leaned the chair back, and talked to me until I felt better.He’s such a goofy guy and has a great sense of humor. He’s very honest as well- I went to get another piercing too. He told me he wouldn’t do it because it would mess up my ear due to the old piercing I had that was so close to where I wanted the new one (that hadn’t closed up yet). He could have very easily done it and gotten the money from it, but he chose to be honest.

Very friendly and knowledgeable staff. Piercer Erick was very fun and professional. I went to check out their large selection of jewelry just to get some earrings changed out and ended up getting a new piercing as well. They were awesome. I wont shop for jewelry or get pierced anywhere else again! Top notch shop.

Erick did an amazing job on my nose piercing! He was knowledgeable about piercings, clean, and very patient with me. I was nervous LOL. I highly recommend him for piercings. Ambition is a great place! It is clean and everyone is so nice!

David McGhee was absolutely amazing. So patient with our son & his friend on getting the work up done for his first tattoo. Cant wait to go back and get it done!

Awesome shop! If you are looking for a sick tattoo Wes is amazing he is working on my sleeve. All the artist there are very talented!

Chill atmosphere. Great music. Friendly and funny staff. Wes was awesome, especially since our tattoos were pretty spur of the moment. He drew exactly what we wanted and his work was perfect. Very clean shop, loved the art work. Definitely will schedule here for my next tattoo

Ive used ambition the last few years for piercing and tattoo services. I originally found the shop after another shop butchered nipple piercings Id gotten using the incorrect jewelry and making inappropriate remarks about my anatomy. Coming to ambition I was cared for by having those piercings removed, repierced properly, and comforting words/resources given by the piercer at the time when Id expressed being upset from the previous shops actions. Ive had both nostrils also pierced here. Jeremy has done my tattoos Ive gotten covering almost my entire leg with plans for future works. Ive never had a bad experience here and have always been met with understanding and respect by all staff. I couldnt recommend them enough.

Very professional work!! They finished and fixed a sloppy tattoo i had. Really nice artists and easy to work with. Jarvis is the man!

I went here last week to get a memorial tattoo for my aunt. They were able to get me in super quick, and were very flexible and considerate. The shop is super clean. Caitie did my tattoo, and she was absolutely amazing. I love both her work and how caring she is as a person. I will for sure be coming back for a piercing. Would recommend to anyone and everyone.

CRIS CROSS was amazing, he gave me what I wanted and exceeded my expectations with the ombre coloring!!! Not to mention the power went out mid session and Cris didnt skip a beat and finished my tattoo 🙃

I had Titus do a cover up/addition to my first tattoo that is on my ribcage. He hand drew my tattoo based on the photos I gave him and it was exactly how I imagined it. His skill and friendliness is unmatched and he also was light handed so it was a less painful experience than my first tattoo (mine is on my ribcage). I will recommend Titus to anyone!

They’re very professional and clean. Everything was sterilized no pain and they took really good care of my wife.

This was my first tattoo as well as my boyfriends, and the experience was so wonderful. Both of our artists were attentive and calm. The other artists there were also really kind and helpful and they all talked and joked with us. I would definitely recommend coming here, the artists were talented and nice too! Also very clean.

They do good work but I have now went in twice to talk to someone about a cover up and was told the only artist avalible doesnt do cover ups and its best to look online...not a great way to do buisness actually its pretty piss poor...again Im not knocking the work they do just the way they treat people who walk in...guess Ill have to look elsewhere for a place to give my buisness to..🤘...so the owner sent a response wich is generic to any negative review he gets....funny guy....as a buisness owner you should be able to take criticism....and I will have awesome luck with my walk in cover up because hard knox tattoo took it...🤘

Eric told me when I got my right nostril pierced that I was able to take the piercing out when it stopped hurting because “everyone heals differently” I had noticed about a week ago it had stopped hurting so I waited a week and decided to try and switch it. It came out smoothly but the new stud wouldn’t go in due to the hole shrinking/closing. It was seriously a waste now of $70 just because I was doing what the piercer told me to do. I would get my money back if I could.

I had an amazing experience at Ambition with Jarvis and Tommy Lee. My grandmother and I went and got tattoos together and they are both PERFECT. Both artists take great pride in their work and spend time on every detail you want done. The same night I had mine done I called back and made my next appointment! Definitely recommend this place. Very clean and very welcoming staff & artists. ❤️❤️

Went in to ask if they were doing walk-ins. The guy at the counter was helping 2 other females so I browsed at their jewelry while he helped them. They were taking a bit long so I turned to leave and he asked me if I needed anything - I asked my question and he informed me that they arent doing walk-ins and were booked up until September. Bummer since Im out of town and went there because of all the good reviews.The store was clean from what I could tell, and he was extremely helpful and nice even though I didnt purchase anything or couldnt get a tattoo. Better luck next time!

The shop is extraordinarily clean, the staff is very helpful and nice. One young man came in after I did wanting a tattoo on his hand and they refused him, explained why, and showed pictures of hand tattoos after they heal. They also stated that they wished they had had the information themselves in the past, but the main reason they wont do hand tattoos is because its a job killer.The quality is amazing, and I really just dont have anything bad to say at all!

I got this tattoo in July for my sister that passed away 2 years ago on Labor Day. Danny was amazing and listened to what I wanted. He is an amazing artist and I would most definitely recommend him and the shop to anyone.

Absolutely Amazing!! Took my daughter for piercing and the gentleman was fantastic. Very clean, diligent and fast. He also talked and helped calm her nerves. Ill definitely go back.

I dont live in Knoxville so I called and emailed them days before I went into town to get my tattoo to set up a loose appointment. They were very flexible and very nice. I also got sick during my tattooing and Wes was super nice and let me take a break and offered me water. It was a great experience!

No other shop has ever made me feel more welcome! Some of the most excellent artists Ive came across. Great prices! Great people and really great tattoos! I couldnt recommend them enough!

Chris Abraham did my piercing. He was fantastic! He made me feel extremely comfortable and relaxed. When I was nervous he held a good conversation to keep me at ease. He was quick, near painless. He is really great at what he does!

My wife an I bouth go there weve always have had good service we both have 3 tattoos a piece friendly people great atmosphere an will be going back soon

Got my first tattoo from Amanda last year and she did an amazing job! Not too heavy of a hand, but shes pretty good! And my father got his sleeves done by her husband Danny. They are great I totally recommend this place. Theyve also tatted Tennessee Vols football players!

The moment you walk through the door, youll realize youve found the place to get your next tattoo. An inviting, modern interior provides a cozy atmosphere while you scroll through big books, full of gorgeous artwork, showing that the artists know exactly what they are doing. Ive had tattoos done up and down the east coast, but ever since I got some work done with Chris, I always wait to get back home to get work done. Precision linework and a keen eye for proper shading are just a few reasons I think hes a Master Artist! I have such trust in his ability, that he now free hands my tattoos, with just a simple description of what Im looking to get. From a simple 1 hour project to full chest/shoulder/back/sleeve piece. Trust me when I say you cant go wrong with any of the other artists there either! The owners are great people and I will continue to support the business. Overall, you will love your experience and go back for more!

From one Kyle to the next, Kyle did my nose piercing and did a great job. I am super happy with the placement and the recommendations he gave!

Ive been going to get work done at Ambition since David started tattooing here, he had been my go to artist for a few years. Ive sat for some long sessions, seen the artists interact with each other and clients, and consistently love every trip there, both for the quality of the work and the people who do it. I sat for my 11 hour back piece here, then a few months later brought my mother for her first tattoo, five minutes. Everything is exceptional every time.

Very humble Relaxed vibe place. I was a walk in an Chris fit me into his schedule. Light handed very clean an you could tell he actually put a the effort into his tattoos. piece came out perfect. an pricing is right on the money very good artist an very nice place

I have 2 tattoos I got here. People are friendly. My tattoos were small for the price I paid for them plus they need touch ups. Once I can get My touch ups done. Ill change my rating depending on how its handles. I did get two piercing and they ARE AWESOME!!

I have to share the experience I had at Ambition today. My husband and I decided on a whim to get tattoos for our anniversary. Our regular tattoo shop lost our favorite artist so we chose to find a new place. We drove around most of the afternoon just trying to find a place that would do both of our tattoos. We were told by several well known places that they would take a few hours, and since they were closing within the hour they would not be able to help us. We finally stopped at Ambition and realized they were closing soon so we talked to Bryan about scheduling an appointment. Even though they were closing in 30 minutes he, without hesitation volunteered to stay over to do both of our tattoos.I stupidly hadnt eaten in almost 20 hours and my sugar bottomed out with only a few minutes left to my tattoo. I almost passed out, which has never happened before. Bryan was quick to react and get me water and a glucose tablet. He was very patient, explained what happened and waited until my dizziness stopped before he continued.I didnt mean to write a novel of a review but Ive went to several shops before and have never been treated so well.We will definitely be returning for all of our future ink.

I found this shop soon after moving to Knoxville 2 years ago. My initial impression was that the shop was clean and the staff were friendly and professional. Ive received many tattoos from a total of three different artists at the shop and will continue to visit this shop for as long as I have bare skin. Danny and Amanda, and their team of talented artists, provide a comfortable atmosphere to hang out and get some top notch work done.

Awesome tattoo shop filled with really talented and friendly artists. Everything is clean and tidy. Whether its your first or 100th tattoo you cant go wrong with Ambition. Wes was and is my preferred artist especially if youre a fan of Japanese or Neo-Traditional style tattoos, but theres more than enough talented artists with soaring imagination there for whatever style you prefer who can turn your ideas into a living piece of art on your body that youll be proud to show off for a lifetime to come!

Where do I even begin, Tommylee did my armor shoulder piece, what a wonderful artist and even better person! We had a great conversation, he did an amazing job on my shoulder, great prices. Made you feel very comfortable while doing the work, sat for 5 hours, the other guys(and girl) in the shop were as pleasant people as you will ever find. We spent hours making jokes, talking, all while getting a world class tattoo from an amazing artist, could not offer any higher recommendation for this shop or my artist, and he is an artist in the best sense of the word!

Love Ambition!!! I took my daughter to get her first tattoo on her 18th birthday. Andrew did hers, and it is awesome!! She has her daughters baby footprint with the line of a heartbeat with the name & DOB... Almost a year later, my daughter took me and we got matching tattoos... Amanda did them... Awesome work. Memories to last a lifetime!!! No one will go wrong going here. If you have an idea of what you may want, they have artists here to draw up something for you. Awesome!!!! Very Happy customers here!!!! :)

Well Im giving 5 stars because Wes was great.. but I have a question about the healing process. Ive never had a tattoo that has shed two times . I lost the entire scab in the shower . And now its peeling again.. is this normal ?? Tattoo doesnt look bad just raised. I doubt its the artists fault.. I think my body just is healing a bit incorrectly.. this is only my third tattoo and maybe its normal. I dont know .

Everyone in the whole shop was so nice and actually really funny. They are very personable and eager to answer all your questions. Chris did an awesome job on my phoenix tattoo and made sure that I was happy with it and knew how take care of it before I left the shop. Ambition Tattoo is the only shop Ill be going to from now on!

The receptionist was super helpful and professional on the phone. I walked into the shop and immediately got made fun of and judged by a guy that worked there. Seemed like a very negative environment. I left as fast as I could.

I got my tattoo done here about 2 years ago and it still looks great. It is a very clean and professional atmosphere. I barely gave Amanda any direction and she came up with a beautiful idea. She even gave me a discount because I never needed to take a break.

Jeremy Thomas did my spin tattoo and he was so nice. Make it so quiet and fast asked if I needed some break. I just loved how he did his work plus understood what I was going for.

All 4 of my tattoos have been here. The 1st 2 Brian in 2014, the 3rd Jarvis in 2015, and now the 4th Danny 2017. Each expierence was incredible! They all made me feel comfortable and relaxed! I sincerely appreciated the help from all - very professional & knowledgeable. I will ALWAYS come here and recommend others to also.

Ive had four pieces done here so far and Ill keep getting them done here as long as I live in Knoxville. Tommylee did a large design on my thigh as my first experience here and Im still in love with it and he also did an amazing job with the script of the last words from my aunt. Jarvis did an awesome watercolor butterfly on my arm and Dawne did an amazing shark on my leg. Every experience Ive had here has been amazing. They all have this great sense of humor, give you honest answers and opinions when you ask them something, and you feel welcome the moment you walk in the door. They get recommended to anyone that asks me about tattooing.

I mean come on, who doesnt like great work by artists make you feel at home? A clean environment and knowing that your work is going to come out quality. The whole staff is amazing. Especially my boy Chris Titus Strickland. Go ahead and get some ink there, you dont like it, hit me up and Ill cover it. Because clearly you need glasses and dont know quality when you see it.

I cannot recommend this place enough. i’ve had 2 tattoos done here now and both times they were super professional and did SUPER good work with SUPER reasonable prices. i will only come here from now on!

Absolutelt pleased with my both of my recent visits here! I am in process of gauging my ears and was having problems with indection in one ear and couldnt figure out what to do. I came in looking for advice and got that and so much more! They helped me find the perfect earings for me and put them in for me as well! I came back and Chris Abraham pierced my nose after I had a very bad experience after going to another company. He was very kind and gentle and walked me through the entire process! I habe not had a single problem out of this piercing! Thank you Ambition Tattoo for auch a great experience, I will moat definitely be a returning customer!!

Ive gotten over a dozen beautiful tattoos from Chris Strictland at Ambition Tattoo, from small, simple designs to complex designs that took 5 hours (including a QR code that still scans 5 years later). He is a master artist with a friendly, professional manner and terrific skills. His design ideas are amazing. The shop, owned by Danny and Amanda Fugate is clean, professional and, most of all, fun. I highly recommend this place!!!

I got my septum pierced by Wes. I HIGHLY RECCOMEND THIS GUY TO DO YOUR PIERCINGS!! He was super nice, extremely professional, walked me through every single step of what he was doing. Awesome experience! Thank you!

Super clean shop. Awesome artists, and good jams that will melt your face off. David does tip top work, wont see anyone else In knoxville For ink. Highly recommend Ambition Tattoo. They are so good, id take my Grandma there!

I love the shop it has a great atmosphere and reasonable prices. Most of all great tattoos. By far the best place I have ever got a tattoo. Artist were friendly and the shop was very clean. Had a perfect experience.

Got my septum done there a couple nights ago and it was the best piercing experiences i’ve had. erick was super awesome and took his time to explain the ins and outs of everything and i am in love with my piercing

I got my nose pierced and my piercer (never caught his name) was incredibly helpful and gentle! The shop is beautiful, large, and very clean. Their tattoos are amazing!!

Chris is absolutely amazing! Ive gotten 2 tattoos from him and they both still look perfect! Hes very clean, professional, and his art is phenomenal.

Wonderful place. Ive had multiple tattoos from Chris he is an amazing artist! Ive never had any problems and my tattoos have alsway turned out great!! Definitely recommend going here!!

Real cool people, and freaking amazing artists. Ive been going to Tommylee for a bit and hes a super nice guy, really accommodating for those getting their first tattoo. And Im pretty sure all the artists post on instagram or the website so you can scope it out to figure out who you wanna work with.

Danny is the only tattoo artist I’ll go to!

Very friendly staff.I highly recommend visiting Ambition Tattoo if youre looking for a nice atmosphere and its huge inside there.

I just want everyone to know if they want some ink work done you need to come here. I got work done by Dawne Michelle and it is awesome. Shes the best i have had work done by yet and i will be returning to her. Thank you again Dawne Im in love with my new tattoo!!!!!!!

Chris does a damn good job. He done a couple of my tattoos, and its been about 4 yrs ago now and they still look like they were some yesterday. I highly recommend Goin to him for any tattoo.

I was a walk in because my original tattoo shop had cancelled on me. chris was absolutely wonderful and made my first tattoo experience AWESOME! i will definitely be back for more

I love Ambition Tattoo. My skin only gets decorations that have meaning to me, and these artists take great care to make clients happy.

I received my first tattoo at 52 years of age and it was one of the best experiences. I now have three and already thinking of my next one! Chris is an amazing artist!

Ive gotten 5 tattoos from David and will get more . Hes very knowledgeable and makes sure its exactly what you want before starting and he will listen to your suggestions about any changes you may want to make..Everyone makes me feel welcome there as soon as I go in the door ..Great place..Proud of you son..Love mom ..

Wes and his apprentice were amazing (: I like going to tattoo studios where I can get along with the staff and have good conversations, and these guys were great! They were also very hilarious. Wes did my nipple piercings and his apprentice did my friend’s nose ring; they both did a wonderful job. I highly recommend this place.

David is great. He is very personable and makes you feel quite comfortable. His work is top notch. The shop is clean, spacious and inviting. Go visit! You wont be disappointed.

Amazing piercer!! Took the time to explain everything and to ensure the placement was perfect! Very clean and professional studio to boot! Would highly reccomend to anyone looking for a tattoo or piercing! I will be back for sure!! 😊

@chrisbell the shop was very nice, he did an awesome job on my tattoo & I will definitely go back❤️

Tommylee and Wes are two of my favorite tattooers in knoxville. Great guys, Solid work, Great customer service

Awesome shop, well laid out and clean. Super laid back environment and a great group of people.Shout out to Wes (@sailorsushi_)Will absolutely be back.

Very clean establishment. Staff is very friendly and courteous. Amanda is the best!! Shes very through and shes very knowledgeable. After many years of searching, Ive found a new Tattoo home.

Went in about 3 weeks ago to get my nose pierced for my birthday present to myself and Jose did an amazing job making me feel welcome and making sure I was happy with the piercing. I would recommend this shop to anyone!!

Havent had anything done here (YET!!!!!!) But when I just called, the woman who answered the phone was super nice and professional and just all around gave me a great vibe about the place! Definitely going here for my next piercing or two!

Got my tattoo a few months ago and have loved it every since. TommyLee did a phenomenal job and will definitely be the artist for next. I wont see another shop this one is my go to.

Cool shop very nice people!! The tattoos are pretty cool, but this trip was for a piercing only.. Check them out.. Only downfall is the parking is limited and its on busy Broadway..

Thanks to Wesley for my first tattoo. Very nice service at a good price. They also accept walk ins which is very cool.

This was my first tattoo and I had an excellent experience at Ambition. The staff are all super friendly and Dawne was a delight. Her work is so clean and her lettering is on point.

Chris Bell did a water color tattoo for me and it was perfect! I love it! He was very professional and friendly as well.

Love the atmosphere and the tattoo artist and piercers are phenomenal Ive gotten one tattoo and I just got my daith pierced today and I love it and I absolutely feel no pain from it and its not swollen or anything they are true professionals!!!

I love the atmosphere. I have gotten both my tattoos here and they are wonderful. Both times it was on a whim and both times Bryan fit me into his schedule.

Wes is PURE DYNAMITE 🔥!!! Anything you want, HE CAN DO IT! WES LAM is FIRST CLASS, 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐STARS ALL THE WAY!ILL BE BACK... AGAIN AND AGAIN AND AGAIN AND AGAIN!!!! 🛸🚀🪐🌙 I even PRE-BOOKED my next session!!!!Thanks a million, Wes!!! Im LOVING my 🌠Space Kitty🌌

When you walk in you feel like youre at home, or better. The service is fantastic you cant get it anywhere else! They talk to you like your friends would, will not go anywhere else for tattoos, and piercings. :)

As I understand Ambition Tattoo sponsored the Knoxville Tattoo Convention. I just wanted to say that you should be ashamed of yourself for charging $20 per person to get into this event. Quite frankly it was disappointing at best. Me and my husband were looking forward to going to this event and there wasnt enough there to take up an hour of my time. I feel so ripped off. Plus I had to pay for parking. $50 down the drain for nothing.

Went to get my septum pierced. Wes was so amazing and helpful and the whole experience was great! The shop was clean and very well kept. Would highly recommend!!

Since discovering this place, my wife has had all her work done here. Danny Fugate is an absolute GENIUS! If you want quality ink at a fair price, this is the place to go!

First time here and they pierced my daughters nose. The guy was super friendly and very sanitary. Im very picky on where I get my tattoos but Im considering this being my location to get them done.

So I just said hey let me get my nose pierced am one of those ppl that definitely look at reviews and so when I did they had a great history and I heard they were great anyhow I seriously don’t see myself going anywhere for anything I need in this regard and shout out to Chris HE WAS DA BOMB SERIOUSLY😁😁😁😁they get a A++.

Dawne Michelle does my work and she is amazing! She works with my schedule and my budget and her work is beautiful especially if you just give her an idea and freedom to work

I have visited Chris several times at this location. The shop is super clean, staff is nice, and best of all knowledgable. Feel comfortable and confident that you will leave with a great piece!

I will not go anywhere else! Beautiful, clean shop with some of the nicest staff Ive ever met. Everyone is fun and friendly and talented. I highly recommend Titus!

Very nice

The staff was extremely helpful and was very nice and friendly. They answered all my questions and was polite in doing so. Id recommend this great shop to anyone!

I love Caitlin, she did my first and only tattoo..so far lol.

Walked in and Tommylee helped me out with some great artwork on the fly and helped leave the door open for more to add to it. Super clean, super cool shop.

Vinny does real cool tattoos. The man is a Rhode Island legend. Clean shop and all that jazz. Let the man do your tattoos.

Everyone at this shop is amazing. I can not say enough good things about this shop. Im glad they moved to the new location so now theres more parking.

First time at this shop, and it was the best experience. Wes, the tattoo artist, was amazing. Going back for more soon

Wife had another tattoo done by Danny tonight, great work and everyone is very friendly!! Only place we will go.

Ambition has the best artists. They are professional, knowledgeable and extremely clean. If you want the best quality, go to Ambition.

60$ for a small star!!NO!! I wanted specific sun.. yeah no didnt get the simple sun I wanted! had to settle for a different one. A friends moon with a star. She wanted the whole Star blue. Uhh yeah didnt get that🙄

Awesome tattoo shop.David is great. Always get compliments on my tattoos

Excellent job and creative advice by Chris Cross. Ill definitely return and recommend to others!

Had a very individualized experience. Wes was awesome with my lobe piercing request and it turned out awesome! Thank you!

Chris did this amazing paw print of my baby. He is amazing. Definitely will be back for more. I highly recommend ambition

Love the ppl and the atmosphere. David did my chest piece and I love it. Will definitely be seeing him again!

Had a great experience getting my tattoo done, the artist was extremely pleasant and did excellent work doing my tattoo, am definately going back to do a cover up

David work is awesome. Everyone is so nice there.

Chris unfortunately ruins the entire experience. Everyone else was cool

Great place with good people I have had my last 2 tattoos done there Jarvis is the man he is top notch

Got my first tattoo,Lee was really good Definitely going back.

Definitely some of the best artists in knox. Really nice shop with some cool artists. highly recommend this shop for anyone who enjoys awesome body art.

We attended their 1st convention hosted in Birmingham. Had a fun time and got my first tattoo.

Hey guys its Andy at the Knox Area Rescue Ministry get up with me so I can get that tattoo done

Had a walk in appointment with Chris and what a great experience! Wish we lived close because 100% recommend!!!

Very clean and nice people. TommyLee was amazing and gentle. Takes his time and is very nice. Loved the atmosphere.

Top notch tattoo shop. Friendly, clean, & skilled. I can easily recommended the shop and would return myself without hesitation.

I just took my daughter there for a piercing and they are clean, professional, and friendly. I definitely recommend them!

I got my first tattoo here with Chris, he was awesome and I love my tattoo!

I have had all my tattoos done here. Each artist is great!

Awesome awesomely awesome!! Danny did a great job on my first big leg tattoo and just every one there is just plain awesome

Great experience for my 1st tattoo. I love the detail that was done and very happy with the way it turned out.

Yeah I only give the overweight lady that done my tattoos are one star please shes kind of new at this and its just not exactly what I wanted but Im sure everybody else does an excellent job

Had an appointment for consultation got there and my appointment was canceled without them letting me know made a trip there for nothing so if you have an appointment with them call first make sure the appointment is not canceled

Jarvis is amazing and a true master at his craft

Great and inexpensive place. I had to have a daith jewelry piece replaced. It was fast and inexpensive. Will definitely go back.

The shop is great, but the artists are better! Chris has done a great job on my pieces!

Tommylee is great and everyone there is super friendly! Great experience for my first tattoo

The piercer was very good , very nice clean place to go , gotMy nose and belly button pierced

Wesley Lam did such a great job. He was so easy to work with.

Amazing artists that vary in unique design and specialties. If youre interested in astounding work then this is the place to check out.

Quality tattoosQuality atmosphereBeyond grateful this place was recommended to me!!

Clean environment. Nice people. Inviting atmosphere.

Clean establishment. Super friendly staff i will be back for another tattoo. Def recommend

Danny is an amazing artist and has a stellar staff of artists too! Awesome atmosphere!

Amazing people, who definitely know their craft, would recommend to anyone looking for quality work.

Chris did an amazing job, Ambition is by far the best

One of my fav tattoo shops. It has a lot of room, and its very very nice!

Anytime! I will be there Friday to get my tattoo! Im excited

Brian did amazing work on all 4 of my tattoos he did

Wes was outstanding! I cant wait for my next session.

The employees were super helpful. I was only passing through the area, but they took care of me.

Seem kinda high but Im using them when I get my done there highly recommend

Got work done by Jarvis and I love it, establishment is very clean and professional!

Got this from David a month ago and I love it so much. I am doing another one here next month.

Tommylee is amazing!!! Love all the work he has done for me!!!

Very Friendly, professional, and talented.

Im coming straight here for a piercing next time. Thanks Erick!

Jeremy is the man 🥡🍤🥡 everyone else is super cool too

Clean and professional. Chris B is a great artist.

Lady was not nice at all! Was told how it was gonna go and I didnt want it that way and was told I could leave then!

Titus does some pretty cool things!!!!! Forever happy with my art :)