Alter Ego Tattoo & Body offers Knoxville a grounded, professional tattooing experience where artistry and client care share equal footing. The studio carries the kind of focused energy that serious collectors gravitate toward — clean lines, considered compositions, and artists who take the work personally. Styles like bold American traditional, richly detailed neo-traditional, and expressive blackwork feel particularly at home here, each finding an appreciative audience among clients who know what they want and trust the craft to deliver it.
Knoxville sits at the foot of the Smoky Mountains with a personality that blends Appalachian roots, a thriving university culture, and a downtown scene that has grown steadily more creative over the years. That mix produces a tattooing clientele as varied as the city itself — students getting their first pieces, longtime collectors adding to ambitious projects, and locals who simply want meaningful work done well. Alter Ego fits naturally into that community, offering a space where the art is taken seriously.
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| Sunday | 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Monday | 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM |
| Thursday | 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM |
| Friday | 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM |
| Saturday | 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM |
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