Reviews of Kustom Thrills Tattoo (Tattoo Shop)

Michelle Webster

Ali did me a cover up and he was excellent I will see him again for another one

Kristi Roper

Brandon did an excellent job on my tattoo of the feather and Proverbs tattoo. I definitely will be back. Thanks

BrittanyEuna Johns

I can't thank y'all enough for my tattoo to the guy that done my tattoo a few days ago you did an amazing job I recommend kustom Thrills to anyone wanting to get a tattoo they are the BEST!!!!! I just got my first tattoo and was very scared about it but the guy who done mine was so kind and I have to say that even though with it being my first tattoo and not know what to expect he was very patient and understanding about it he answered all my questions and when he started he done a little at first to get me use to it and it looks amazing so Thank You Kustom Thrills and I'll definitely be back for every tattoo I get!

Suzanne Clark

Laid back and Brandon was awesome

Eric Kelly

1. Customer servixe was top notch from the moment i waslked in the door. 2. Chris was very polite and welcoming and made the experience well worth it 3. Katherine did some of the best technical work on my tattoo ive ever seen. Thanks Kustom Thrills for a memory i will cherish forever!!!!

Caetlin Mangan

This place is phenomenal. I was on a waiting list for Black13, but I wasn't up until April. I met with Abel who went above and beyond to help me with my first sleeve. Reasonable price for incredible work. Can't wait to finish it up!

Jady Moses

They were super friendly & did a fabulous job!

kiahna A

I absolutely love this tattoo shop!! The atmosphere is amazing they have so many talented artists!! I just got my tattoo from there yesterday and i know if i want another tattoo i definitely know where I am going!!! I am very pleased with the communication from the staff and also I am in love with my tattoo!!!!

Blair Page

I was there for a guest artist but everyone there was very friendly and welcoming, I saw some amazing art and would definitely go back for my next tattoo.

Thomas Tucker

We were on vacation and out for dinner and we were like hey lets see what this place is like. Looked them up online and we decided to walk over after our dinner. The talked with us drew up what we wanted and then got us seated to get the job done. The staff was very sociable and genuine. Thanks for making our vacation a memory that will last.

Megan Murphy Chambers

A fantastic experience start to finish. Brandon is amazing, and I love my new piece!

Katherine Watson

Adam was excellent

Jennifer Kennedy

This place is fantastic! Matt Monroe did an amazing job with my tattoo and I could not be happier with his work (he seriously went above and beyond my expectations). The pricing is more than reasonable, as well, and you could not go wrong with absolutely any of the artists here - they're all incredibly talented. It's also conveniently located right across the street from a paid parking lot (I paid $12 for 6 hours to park there) so if you're coming from out of town, or aren't familiar with the area, it's nice to be able to park there and walk a very short distance to the shop. I will definitely be going back here. If you're looking for a really chill shop full of insanely skilled artists then Kustom Thrills is absolutely the place you need to go.

Chris Stackhouse

Very accommodating, fairly priced, and professional! They have some great artists in here that know what they're doing. Would recommend to anyone interested in having a quality, life long tattoo done!

Kristen Kelley

I love this place

Bradley Pink

I had a great experience at this shop. Brandon did my tattoo. He worked with me to take an idea I had and make it that much better. The shop is clean and very professional. Would absolutely go back.

Moriko Grimes

Went in last Thursday to discuss pricing and and set up an appointment for a tattoo. Interacted with 3 different employees...all very kind, polite and helpful...and finally made an appointment with Blake Owens. I showed him the piece I wanted done and he took pictures of it with his phone to work on a design format. When I showed up for my appointment, he showed me what he come up with, which was exactly what I wanted. His station was neat and clean and he was done fairly quickly. He used a new product, new to me, anyway, since it's been ages since I've gotten a tattoo and told me how to proceed with care and upkeep. I was very pleased, overall, with the entire experience and will definitely return for more work in the future. Highly recommend!

Saul Tolston

Jake Omen is the best, he has done my last 9 tattoos

Andi Whiskey

Jake did a fantastic job on a geometric piece on my leg. Better than I imagined. I'll be back.

K

Over priced .

Crystal Lee

Matt is on point..thank you i love my tat❤

Laura Snow

My husband and I worked with Adam, who was excellent from beginning to end. He took his time to work with our designs, even though they were relatively simple. Both of our tattoos came out perfectly, and we were shocked at how affordable it was - especially since Adam spent so much time with us. It was my first tattoo, and it was a great experience.

Clayton Marbrey

Awesome place for getting your ink done, I've had 3 of my (currently) 4 tattoos done here and the level of professionalism as well as friendly atmosphere keeps me coming back, have #'s 5 and 6 upcoming. Super friendly staff, patient, willing to make edits of custom artwork, fairly priced, and willing to work with you. I'd highly recommend this studio over others in town. My 1st tattoo was at a Midtown studio that was double the price and very arrogant. KT is the exact opposite of that.

Shawntina Gardner

Great service, and awesome work

Jamaal Hardin

Rockstars!!

Sandra Crabtree

Got my first tattoo there last night by Nathan. He was great. Very helpful and very clean! Could not have asked for a better place!

james

Called and they yelled at me..

Andrew Kashian

Hands down best shop in Nashville. All my tattoos are from Kustom Thrills.

Donald Walls

Great place to get a tattoo .

Selina Hyzer

These guys are so talented and professional. Clean shop. I will continue to go back.

Gaye Ellis

Ali did my tattoo and it was my first. He did an absolutely wonderful job! He listened to what I wanted and did just that! The shop is great. I highly recommend Kustom Thrills!!

Will Terry

Was in town for the weekend and decided to get a long wanted tat. Couldn't have went better. Brandon done an awesome job, and made it worth driving back in the future. I'll never let anyone else do work for me even thought it takes over 3 hours to get here.

Benjamin Brown

I just got my first tattoo today done today by Chris at Kustom Thrills. It was the best experience I could have hoped for. I had wanted a tattoo for a very long time. I had been sitting on one particular inner forearm design for over a year and after a lot of online portfolio browsing I submitted my ideas to Chris. Walking in I was excited but nervous, especially when I learned that some of the details I had imagined might not be possible. That being said, Chris was cool about helping me control my nerves and made sure I was happy with what his plan was before we began. Tattoo took about an hour and fifteen minutes, and sitting here this evening (several hours later) I am extremely satisfied with the result. The tattoo turned out perfect. I highly recommend anyone looking for a tattoo artist to check out Chris Saint Clark and Kustom Thrills, and I am sure I will find myself back there again.

Thomas Bible

I am a creative human with a very extensive vocabulary and i still could never possibly rate this experience highly enough. The design came out better than I could have expected. So yeon kim did my tattoo and has a very light touch, so much so that there were times I didn't know needle was making contact with skin. I will 100% absolutely come back for any and all tattoos i get. This location is where I purchased art work o will take with me to the grave

Donna Pierce

I would recommend Kustom Thrills to anyone looking for talented artists. It's a great atmosphere and the prices are reasonable. Matthew Monroe did an amazing job for me and my friends and we couldn't be happier with our tattoos.

Kegan Kegley

This photo doesn't do the tattoo justice since you can't see all of it but Adam knocked it out of the park. After years of following him on IG I'm glad to say I've finally gotten some of his work. Super clean shop and we started of time which I always find to be awesome. We hit it off talking about baseball. Make sure to not talk poorly about the Cubs if you dont want a bad tattoo lol. My buddy who came with me got his first tattoo as a walk in by Violet and she also knocked it out of the park and was super funny.

Taylor Chapman

Excellent experience for my first tattoos! Friendly staff & tattooist, and clean environment.

Charles Ellis

Great work!!! Great atmosphere!!!! Awesome people!! Hayden was my artist and he did amazing!!!!!

Pat Linehan

Professional and skilled tattoo artists. Happy with the work I've gotten done here

Robert Mansfield

Had an appointment with Adam. He refused to answer my messages or return my phone calls to discuss my project for two months prior to my appointment. He said he would contact me with ideas for my piece and never did. The blond woman that works the front counter acted like I was bothering her when I went back in to meet with Adam face to face. She helped me make up my mind not to work with these people. You should avoid this place if you're looking for seriously professional artists.

Kaitlyn Bacchus

I had an amazing experience at Kustom Thrills! I worked with Nathan to get my very first tattoo. I walked in and was immediately greeted and quickly helped. All the artists are super nice and helpful. Nathan was extremely professional and kind. I would rate higher if that was possible.

Jessica Wright

I got my first tattoo ever this week. It was done by Adam at Kustom Thrills and I am absolutely thrilled! It is amazing, and I really enjoyed meeting Adam. He was super nice and made me feel at ease. He's not pretentious like some tattoo enthusiasts can be. I can't wait to go back and get my next one!

Sherry Washington

Excellent place and outstanding Artist. Prices are great. You will be happy with your ink!

Colin Walsh

Kustom Thrills reputation precedes it and they lived up to the hype. The artists are extremely professional, accomplished and graceful. The environment is super cool and feels like a tattoo home. I'd recommend Kustom Thrills to every one I know.

Joseph Hanse

Yeah

Brian Boase

This may be a little lengthy, but it will be worth your time. Let me first say that I am not an artist, but I have been getting tattooed for about the last 18 years all over the United States. In that time you learn a lot from the start of your first tattoo to the first large piece you get done. You learn to look closely at line work, shading, art, price, the cleanliness of the studio, how customers are treated, and you learn to patiently wait for an appointment that may be scheduled a month or two out. If you want the best, you have to be willing to wait for it. Kustom Thrills (specifically Adam) is worth the wait and over the past 18 years, they are one of the best tattoo studios that I have had the privilege to visit. The staff is friendly, the studio is spotless, and the artwork is exceptional. This isn’t your “run of the mill” street shop where you can just point to a design and a number on the wall and say I want that one. This is a tattoo studio where true artists live and put their heart into each piece. This is the place where new tattoos and trends are born. We told Adam what design aspects we were looking for and an exceptional one of a kind tattoo was born. It was like some kind of tattoo artist genie in a bottle who created a masterful work of art. I was also surprised at the reasonable price when we were finished. The work was so damn amazing that I thought this one is going to hurt my wallet in a big way. However, that was not the case with Kustom Thrills. I’m not going to list the price, but I can tell you that you are not going to find that kind of work for the reasonable price they charge anywhere else. The bottom line is this… if you want a true tattoo artist, and not just some schlep that is going to toss a stencil on and call it good, then Kustom Thrills is your place. If you’re looking for phenomenal work at a reasonable price, you aren’t going to find any place better than Kustom Thrills. If you want a specific artist that is going to draw, redraw, and keep drawing every detail until it is just perfect before he ever touches his tattoo gun, then Adam is your artist. I think Adam put it best yesterday when he said, “There’s a difference between a customer and a client”. Adam wants to create clients and relationships. It doesn’t get any better than Kustom Thrills and Adam is worth the wait. - The Boase Family

Jason Maas

Great shop with top notch artists!

Aaron Burns

Awesome people, amazing art, super pro.

Jack Gillespie

Clean, modern shop with a top level staff. Got us in with no appointment even though they were very busy. Thanks again Jake!!

Asia Larkin

I thought this shop would be amazing to get some additional tattoos from their reviews, but unfortunately I was never able to experience their services. This rating is based on service alone not talent. I came in after working and waited at the reception desk for over 20 minutes for someone to help me out but instead I was ignored. Another individual came in after me and within 3 minutes was greeted and ask how he could be helped. I just had to walk-out and leave. I made eye contact with many individuals while I was waiting at the desk and was never helped....

Amanda Staggs

I've gotten two tattoos at Kustom Thrills. It's centrally-located, a cool place, and is very clean. I'll go back for my next one!

Alex Post

I just got a rib piece done today and my artist Milton had to deal with my screamin and squirmin ass for an hour and a half. and i know it couldnt have been easy to give that tattoo and the shop is very clean and all the artists there are very freindly and very professional. My artist was very willing to to work the price for my budget its a great shop and i would without a doubt recomend this shop to a friend. I love my tattoo

Adrian Romaniuk

Contacted Jake with an idea for.223 casings falling down my leg with smoke rising. Jake did an outstanding job putting the idea to paper. He is a talented artist and I am very pleased with the final outcome on my leg. So much that I am having him work on a cover up for my upper arm.

Andrea Dragoo

Great shop. My husband is very pleased with his Mickey Mouse and I love my new tiger stripes. Great artists, great atmosphere!

Diane Cummings

Flew from Charleston, SC to Nashville to get my 6th tattoo from Adam. The 1st 5 are amazing and I love them, but this 6th piece absolutely floored me. I got stopped multiple times at my hotel and 3 airports by people wanting to see it. They were as amazed as I am. Adam is a top notch artist and a very cool guy to sit for. Can not recommend him highly enough!

sam smith

Max knows how to work a classic tat. This place is amazing. Fantastic staff, and a clean and positive environment. Best place to visit in Nashville hands down.

David Flynn

Great shop,great staff

Eboney Kinnard

Had to get a cover-up the Artist Brandon Henderson, was professional and Clean & quick, my tattoo looks Amazing you cant even tell it was some Ugly drawing under it :), will be the only place from now own that I'll get a tattoo from!

Bizzy Rice

I have had two tattoos done here both by cait. Not only is she nice/easy to talk to but also made sure both were exactly what I wanted and listened to all my concerns. Staff has always been nice in passing, definitely would recomend cait to my friends/would be a return client

M. N.

Just had a Tattoo done by Jake Omen yesterday. I went in without knowing "exactly" what I wanted, but showed him some screen shots of tats I liked off the internet. He created an AWESOME design for me, and I couldn't be happier!!! Extremely clean shop, very reasonably priced, and a very friendly vibe. Already planning my next one!!!

Travis Rains

Wife just got a Tattoo done by Ryan and it turned out awesome! Very clean and very well run shop. Great place and will be going back for more work!!!

Stephanie Nelson

Worst first impression!!! Called in on a Thursday was told come in on sat at 12 to 1230. We welcome walkins. I was also told I could talk to artist of choice for half sleeve for me and my husband. I walk in on sat 1230. Front desk girl was EXTREMELY RUDE AND SARCASTIC!!! (Bleach blonde hair with pink and a rose tatto on her forearm) she wouldn't even let me talk or explain what I was told on the phone. She cut me off and told me come back monday thats the earliest they have to talk to us. Needless to say I left. Went to another well known shop. Got a small tattoo and so did my husband and we are consulting for our bigger pieces! My advise get rid of that blonde chick if you care about your reputation!

Jessie Israel

I had an amazing experience and I love my tattoo. Couldn’t be happier for just a walk in. The staff and artists were lovely and went above and beyond.

K L

Beautiful venue, talented artists, and an incredibly comfortable atmosphere. Their service, attention to detail, and concern for your comfort, make this a top recommendation for those looking for ink.

erme maula

Professional and laid back.

Patrick Treadway

Had an older tattoo that I wanted to add on to and touch up all at the same time and this place did a great job. Highly recommend them.

Scott Saunders

Award winning tatoo parlor at 5 Points in East Nashville. Cool vibe, great tunes, clean environment, and skilled responsible arists.

Jewel Pittman

Johnny was rude and unprofessional. Just went in to get a touch up and he acted like he didn't even care or really wanted to do it in the first place.

Alex Marchak

tldr; spent two years trying to find perfect tattoo shop in Nashville. Spoiler: It's Kustom Thrills. My wife and I moved to the Nashville area from Philadelphia about two years ago and we've had a lot of trouble finding a high quality studio to meet our expectations. My wife has some phenomenal work on her arms and she frequently receives compliments from people and they would always ask, "Where did you get that done?" and she always replied, "Philly". Of course we'd ask the follow up, "Do you know any shops around here that can do this kind of work?" We got the same answers of shops around here and we spent hours researching them. My wife actually had three small pieces done by some of the most highly rated and recommended shops around here in Nashville. They will remain unnamed but we would rate them as good, not great. My wife had given up hope and even started planning to spend the money on airfare to fly back to philly to get the high quality art we have come to expect. Well I'm a bit of a cheapskate and I was determined that there HAD to be somewhere within a reasonable distance that could really step up to the level I was looking for. Then I stumbled across Chris Saint Clark and Kustom Thrills. I was looking for a pretty complex half sleeve in black and gray and decided to approach the man himself, Chris Saint Clark. When I told him my concept, he confidently said it would be a challenge but he could definitely do it. I've now wrapped up session 2 out of 3 with him and anything I type here cannot adequately express just how talented this man is. He took my concept, ran with it, and has crafted something extraordinary. He is at the top of his craft and even a five minute conversation with this man about your own concept would reveal his artistic knowledge. When the gears start turning in his head and he's discussing artistic qualities, you get that feeling that you need a masters degree in art to understand half of what he is saying...then you get that overwhelming feeling of, "This man knows what he's talking about, I've come to the right place"

Rebecca Hampton

I absolutely LOVE the tattoos my fiancee and I got! Max did an amazing job, very much a perfectionist for us!! Thank you so much and i can't wait to get more from you in the future!!

Mikki M

Everyone at the shop was incredible! I walked in and got a small finger tattoo for me and it was so great! Everyone was so accommodating and patient with our group. Thank you to everyone at the shop!

J Lee

Ryan did me and my wife's matching tattoos was the quickest tattoo I've ever gotten with a lot of attention to detail and it looks amazing.

Wayne Hudspath

Kyle Ward (kyledubb) did such an excellent job on taking my standard example I pulled off google image, and making it all custom. It was his own great creation, and proved an excellent touring artist. The facility is great, roomy, comfortable, and clean. Great first tattoo experience. Wouldn't have it any other way, and they finished it in one session.

Ariana Denise

Jonny Lashkey did my tattoo and it was my first one. He did a killer job and I can't wait to go get my next piece done by him.

Nashville Mynx

Charged me 200 on something very small everyone I know in the industry said it was grossly overpriced but still looks very good it was good work just charged me 100 extra then it should’ve been

Paxton Montgomery

Several phones calls and emails lead to nothing!

Chuck Griffin

I dont know how to express how awesome mine and my wife's experience was! We are from Canada and were not to sure what to expect when we were looking for a shop to get ink done but they met and way exceeded our expectations 5 stars not enough.... Nathan was fantastic and was my most relaxing tattoo ive got done. I will be recommending the shop and Nathan to everyone i know thanks for everything!

Jamie C

Great staff, phenominal art, super clean.. can't say enough good things!

Larry Jones

My wife called to set me up an appointment for Christmas with Ryan. The receptionist said I needed to come in for a consultation. She told the receptionist that I didn't get off work until after 4, the receptionist said that anytime after 4 would be perfect. I arrived at 4:30 for my consultation and the receptionist said Ryan was picking up t shirts and she didn't know what time he would be back. I didn't feel like waiting for an unknown time so I figured I would come back tomorrow. Come to find out Ryan didn't work tomorrow. Later that evening I decided to go more the black and grey route. I did some research and noticed a tattooer here by the name of Abel would be perfect for what I wanted. I called the shop and asked if Abel would be there tomorrow. The receptionist told me that yes he would in fact be there. I told her I wanted to SCHEDULE a consultation. I told her I could be there at 5. She said he had a tattoo starting at 5 but he could definitely talk to me. I decided I would come 15 minutes early so I wouldn't interrupt anything. When I arrived I told the same receptionist I was there for a 5 pm consultation with Abel. She looks over at him and said hes tattooing but if I could wait he could talk to me. I waited for over an hour and nobody ever came over and gave me an update or asked to reschedule. I ended up walking out frustrated 2 days in a row. I can't fault the artists in this but, there is definitely some communication issues between the receptionist and the tattooers. I would recommend scheduling a 15 minute block for consultations instead of just winging it. Makes for upset ex-potential customers. They have great artists here, but other shops are WAY more organized with scheduling and communication between artist and client. We're in Nashville, there are a lot of great artists at a hand full of great shops. I considered Kustom Thrills top 3 based on artists alone. You have to set yourself apart by creating an easy experience for the client. I never once spoke to an artist and I was there 2 days in a row for consultations. I ended up scheduling a Friday appointment in the future at another shop just by emailing the artist on a Sunday mind you (shop was closed and it was his day off). A couple pics sent back and fourth, paid the deposit online and the artist sent me a calendar invite via email. This is how it should be done.

Tabitha Walter

I had a great experience at Kustom Thrills! This was my first tattoo so I was very nervous. Jake Omen was my tattoo artist and I couldn't have asked for anyone better! He made me feel comfortable the whole time. I am totally in love with my tattoo! Before I came in, he was always quick to respond to my emails. The studio was very clean and had a fun atmosphere. The staff was friendly and helpful. I would recommend this place to anyone.

McKenna Duffy

Talented artists, friendly atmosphere, great quality work.

Viet Nguyen

Amazing shop and amazing artist. Chris did my tattoos and I love them.

Madison Barker

They did an amazing highly recommend Milton!!

T A

My go to spot when in Nashville. Great artists work here. Never had so many compliments on my work.

Matthew Durham

Made an appointment to get my tattoo a week ago. 45 minutes before my appointment on Sunday my friend texted me saying her tattoo had been cancelled. Waited 15 to see if I would get a call or if mine would be cancelled. Ended up calling 30 minutes before I was supposed to show up and was told all the artists had called in sick. The tattoos look amazing but the fact I was not given a call about the appointment being cancelled 30 minutes prior echoes poor customer service.

Matt Fashbaugh

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