A friend and I (from SC) were in Nashville for a concert, and we decided to get a tattoo while we were here. The first place we went completely ignored us, and we stood there looking at their art for about 20 minutes, just waiting for them to acknowledge our presence, which they never did. We finally gave up and headed to Black 13, and were blown away as soon as we walked in the door. The parlor looks amazing... it has to be the classiest tattoo parlor in existence. Their art was on display everywhere, and it is incredible. The guys immediately talked to us, and even though they were pretty much booked all day, they worked us in. It was my first tattoo, and they were completely helpful and honest, telling me what would look good and what would work the best, and making sure that what I decided on would still look good 20 years from now. I didn't have a chance to get nervous because the whole ambience of the place just makes you feel comfortable and at ease. The tattoo that Josh gave me was so much cooler than what I had envisioned... it absolutely rocks! What he can do with color, even on smaller, simpler tattoos, is just amazing. Everybody there was friendly and accessible; they hung out with us while we waited, and you could tell they all love what they do. I can't say enough good things about them, and if (or should I say WHEN) I get a second tattoo, I will be heading back to Black 13.
Pros: Everything!
Cons: That I live 7 1/2 hours away...
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