Mean Machines Tattoo is a dedicated studio bringing serious ink to the southern Appalachian highlands. Clients can expect a focused, craft-first environment where the work speaks for itself — bold traditional pieces, intricate blackwork, and rugged neo-traditional designs all feel right at home here. The artists approach each piece with care, whether it's a first tattoo or an ambitious sleeve, creating work built to last and meant to be worn proudly.
Young Harris sits deep in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina, a region shaped by Cherokee heritage, Scots-Irish roots, and a fierce independent spirit. The clientele reflects that character — people who live close to the land and carry their stories with intention. Getting tattooed here carries a certain weight, surrounded by mountain ridgelines and small-town community ties. Mean Machines Tattoo taps into that regional identity, offering a grounded, authentic experience that feels entirely in step with its rugged, beautiful corner of Appalachia.
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| Sunday | 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
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| Monday | 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Thursday | 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Friday | 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
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Ted Surette
Blackwork · New School
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