Custom Artwork
Tattoos
Custom color, anime-inspired artwork, black and grey, cover-ups, and original designs built around your vision.
Smyrna, Tennessee
Against the Grain is Smyrna's premier tattoo studio, specializing in custom color work, anime tattoos, and professional piercings designed around every client.
What We Do
Custom tattooing and professional piercing services in Smyrna, Tennessee.
Custom Artwork
Custom color, anime-inspired artwork, black and grey, cover-ups, and original designs built around your vision.
Professional Service
Professional piercing, quality jewelry, careful placement, and clear aftercare guidance.
Selected Work
Explore custom tattoos & piercings created at Against the Grain in Smyrna, Tennessee, including vibrant color work, anime-inspired designs, black and grey, and original artwork.
Meet the Team
Every artist at Against the Grain brings a unique style and creative perspective. Whether you're looking for vibrant anime work, timeless traditional pieces, delicate floral designs, black and grey realism, or professional piercings, you'll find the right artist here.
Tattoo Artist
Vibrant anime, pop-culture, and fully custom tattoos designed specifically around each client.
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Tattoo Artist
Expressive color work, anime-inspired artwork, and detailed custom tattoos created with personality.
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Tattoo Artist
Traditional tattooing with strong fundamentals and custom artwork built around timeless designs.
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Tattoo Artist
Thoughtful custom tattooing developed around each client's concept, placement, and personal style.
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Bright color palettes, anime-inspired artwork, and custom tattoos tailored to every client.
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Tattoo Artist
Detailed black-and-grey tattooing with strong contrast, smooth shading, and carefully planned composition.
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Professional Piercer
Professional piercing, careful placement, quality jewelry, and a comfortable experience from start to finish.
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Why Against the Grain
Against the Grain brings together more than 50 years of combined tattoo and piercing experience. From first-time clients to full custom sleeves, our artists are committed to creating work you'll be proud to wear for life.
Decades of professional tattooing and piercing experience brought together under one roof.
Every tattoo begins with your vision. We don't believe in one-size-fits-all artwork.
A diverse team with different artistic strengths, giving every client the opportunity to find the perfect artist for their project.
Whether your idea is fully designed or just a concept, we work with you to create something truly original.
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Against the Grain Tattoo
Hundreds of clients have trusted Against the Grain for custom tattoos, professional piercings, clear communication, quality artwork, and a comfortable studio experience.
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“Came as a walk-in and got helped immediately. I had my tattoo done by Flash, and he was great. He was so patient, even after my friend and I had many revisions.”
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“Cody was phenomenal. Absolutely beautiful color work and a great environment to spend my day. All of the artists were welcoming and friendly. I will be back for more artwork.”
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“First tattoo and couldn’t have gone to a better place. Professional, clean, and straight to the point. They listen to the customer and deliver. TattsbyDonLee did an amazing job and now has a repeat customer.”
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“Devon was extremely helpful with explaining tattoo layout, ideas, and designs, and has amazing artwork.”
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“Had an amazing time. This was my first tattoo, and Caroline took care of me and did my concept great justice. The communication was clear and concise but still very friendly. The quality is amazing, and the setup was very clean.”
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“I had a vision, messaged Nick, and he had me booked and in the shop within four days. He was prompt, professional, eager, and really took his time. The shop was beautiful, clean, and the atmosphere was comfortable.”
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“I just got my second and third ear-lobe piercings done by Emma. She was absolutely lovely and did an amazing job. She was fast, thorough, and made sure I was comfortable the entire time.”
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