Beauty & Personal Care, Tennessee

Tattoo cost in Nashville, TN

A typical Tattoo figure in Nashville is about $191 per hour, about 6% above the national figure of $180.

Typical cost

Typical in Nashville

$191

per hour

Fair price range: $106 to $318

On the low end
$106
On the high end
$318

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Nashville. Not a quote.

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How prices have moved

Up 3.1%past year

Up 23.9%over five years

How prices for services other than rent have moved nationally, from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index (Services less rent of shelter, CUUR0000SASL2RS), through August 2026. It tracks price change, not the dollar prices on this page.

What moves the price

  1. Artist demand
  2. Size
  3. Color
  4. Shop minimum
  5. Touch-ups

Ways to pay less

  1. Start small
  2. Ask about day rates for large pieces
  3. Tip on the session
  4. Confirm touch-up policy
  5. Avoid impulsing on flash if you want custom

Tattoo in similar cities

PlaceTypicalRange
Nashville, TN$191
$106 to $318
National typical$180
$100 to $300
Knoxville, TN$162
$90 to $270
Chattanooga, TN$158
$88 to $264
Memphis, TN$155
$86 to $258
Arvada, CO$191
$106 to $318
Baltimore, MD$191
$106 to $318

Other Beauty & Personal Care costs in Nashville

Questions people ask

Tattoo in Nashville: what does it cost?

In Nashville, TN, Tattoo typically costs about $191 per hour, with most prices between $106 and $318.

Why is Nashville higher than the national price?

Prices in Nashville run about 6% above the national average. This estimate scales the national figure by that difference in local cost of living.

Is this a quote?

No. It is an estimate built from national price data and local cost of living. A local pro will price your actual job.