I’ve been using ambition quite a few times over the past few years. Love the atmosphere there and everyone is super professional. David McGhee did my first tattoo ever when I was freshly 18 and he made the experience pleasant and calmed my nerves since it was my first. Wes did my nose piercing and belly button and was very knowledgeable. Came back and seen him again after a bad experience with my triple forward helix and he got me fixed up. Great people, great atmosphere, great service.

I cannot recommend this place enough. i’ve had 2 tattoos done here now and both times they were super professional and did SUPER good work with SUPER reasonable prices. i will only come here from now on!

Everyone at this shop is amazing. I can not say enough good things about this shop. Im glad they moved to the new location so now theres more parking.

Well Im giving 5 stars because Wes was great.. but I have a question about the healing process. Ive never had a tattoo that has shed two times . I lost the entire scab in the shower . And now its peeling again.. is this normal ?? Tattoo doesnt look bad just raised. I doubt its the artists fault.. I think my body just is healing a bit incorrectly.. this is only my third tattoo and maybe its normal. I dont know .

Wes is PURE DYNAMITE 🔥!!! Anything you want, HE CAN DO IT! WES LAM is FIRST CLASS, 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐STARS ALL THE WAY!ILL BE BACK... AGAIN AND AGAIN AND AGAIN AND AGAIN!!!! 🛸🚀🪐🌙 I even PRE-BOOKED my next session!!!!Thanks a million, Wes!!! Im LOVING my 🌠Space Kitty🌌

Went in to ask if they were doing walk-ins. The guy at the counter was helping 2 other females so I browsed at their jewelry while he helped them. They were taking a bit long so I turned to leave and he asked me if I needed anything - I asked my question and he informed me that they arent doing walk-ins and were booked up until September. Bummer since Im out of town and went there because of all the good reviews.The store was clean from what I could tell, and he was extremely helpful and nice even though I didnt purchase anything or couldnt get a tattoo. Better luck next time!

We attended their 1st convention hosted in Birmingham. Had a fun time and got my first tattoo.

Love this place and loved the work Chris did

Great atmosphere. My husband got his tattoo(pic), and Im getting mine on Friday (added). Great tattoo artists, so plan ahead for that special tattoo youve been wanting! The pic of hubbys tattoo is the morning after he got his tattoo, by David McGhee, same last name coincidental. Nice work!! **EDIT** my pic of tattoo, Valkyrie and snow leopard added, artist Wes! Love It!!! **ADDED** pic 3rd tattoo husband Michael artist David McGhee mega awesome job by old feather fingers!

Chill atmosphere. Great music. Friendly and funny staff. Wes was awesome, especially since our tattoos were pretty spur of the moment. He drew exactly what we wanted and his work was perfect. Very clean shop, loved the art work. Definitely will schedule here for my next tattoo

I went here last week to get a memorial tattoo for my aunt. They were able to get me in super quick, and were very flexible and considerate. The shop is super clean. Caitie did my tattoo, and she was absolutely amazing. I love both her work and how caring she is as a person. I will for sure be coming back for a piercing. Would recommend to anyone and everyone.

Awesome tattoo shop filled with really talented and friendly artists. Everything is clean and tidy. Whether its your first or 100th tattoo you cant go wrong with Ambition. Wes was and is my preferred artist especially if youre a fan of Japanese or Neo-Traditional style tattoos, but theres more than enough talented artists with soaring imagination there for whatever style you prefer who can turn your ideas into a living piece of art on your body that youll be proud to show off for a lifetime to come!

Wes was outstanding! I cant wait for my next session.

Got my tattoo a few months ago and have loved it every since. TommyLee did a phenomenal job and will definitely be the artist for next. I wont see another shop this one is my go to.

Anytime! I will be there Friday to get my tattoo! Im excited

Clean, very nice people working.

Walked in and Tommylee helped me out with some great artwork on the fly and helped leave the door open for more to add to it. Super clean, super cool shop.

I’ve been working with Catie Brianna and she always impresses with quality art work. She is very professional, and she is also a good person! I’d highly recommend seeing her. I keep her cards in my wallet because I get compliments on my ink all the time!

Went to get my septum pierced. Wes was so amazing and helpful and the whole experience was great! The shop was clean and very well kept. Would highly recommend!!

Ambition has the best artists. They are professional, knowledgeable and extremely clean. If you want the best quality, go to Ambition.

Love. Super clean. Super friendly. Great work.

Jarvis is amazing and a true master at his craft

Very professional work!! They finished and fixed a sloppy tattoo i had. Really nice artists and easy to work with. Jarvis is the man!

Award-winning staff friendly and courteous

Definitely some of the best artists in knox. Really nice shop with some cool artists. highly recommend this shop for anyone who enjoys awesome body art.

Had an appointment for consultation got there and my appointment was canceled without them letting me know made a trip there for nothing so if you have an appointment with them call first make sure the appointment is not canceled

Love Mic he has done all my tats!!

Had a very individualized experience. Wes was awesome with my lobe piercing request and it turned out awesome! Thank you!

Clean environment. Nice people. Inviting atmosphere.

Awesome place. Awesome people. Awesome tattoos.

Straight up healers doing their work!

Amazing people, who definitely know their craft, would recommend to anyone looking for quality work.

Wes and his apprentice were amazing (: I like going to tattoo studios where I can get along with the staff and have good conversations, and these guys were great! They were also very hilarious. Wes did my nipple piercings and his apprentice did my friend’s nose ring; they both did a wonderful job. I highly recommend this place.

You cant walk in. Whats that all about? They give you a card and tell you to go away. Why bother?!!

Went in about 3 weeks ago to get my nose pierced for my birthday present to myself and Jose did an amazing job making me feel welcome and making sure I was happy with the piercing. I would recommend this shop to anyone!!

I just took my daughter there for a piercing and they are clean, professional, and friendly. I definitely recommend them!

Amazing! Outstanding! Only regret not finding them sooner. I told David what I wanted and he made it 100 times better. A true artist! I showed him what I wanted, he did a trace of the area to be tattooed and made my appointments. When I arrived for my appointment he had the image sketched to fit my arm.

Chris Abraham did my piercing. He was fantastic! He made me feel extremely comfortable and relaxed. When I was nervous he held a good conversation to keep me at ease. He was quick, near painless. He is really great at what he does!

I got my tattoo done here about 2 years ago and it still looks great. It is a very clean and professional atmosphere. I barely gave Amanda any direction and she came up with a beautiful idea. She even gave me a discount because I never needed to take a break.

Brian did amazing work on all 4 of my tattoos he did

The staff was extremely helpful and was very nice and friendly. They answered all my questions and was polite in doing so. Id recommend this great shop to anyone!

Got this from David a month ago and I love it so much. I am doing another one here next month.

Amazing piercer!! Took the time to explain everything and to ensure the placement was perfect! Very clean and professional studio to boot! Would highly reccomend to anyone looking for a tattoo or piercing! I will be back for sure!! 😊

Absolutely Amazing!! Took my daughter for piercing and the gentleman was fantastic. Very clean, diligent and fast. He also talked and helped calm her nerves. Ill definitely go back.

I dont live in Knoxville so I called and emailed them days before I went into town to get my tattoo to set up a loose appointment. They were very flexible and very nice. I also got sick during my tattooing and Wes was super nice and let me take a break and offered me water. It was a great experience!

No other shop has ever made me feel more welcome! Some of the most excellent artists Ive came across. Great prices! Great people and really great tattoos! I couldnt recommend them enough!

The shop is extraordinarily clean, the staff is very helpful and nice. One young man came in after I did wanting a tattoo on his hand and they refused him, explained why, and showed pictures of hand tattoos after they heal. They also stated that they wished they had had the information themselves in the past, but the main reason they wont do hand tattoos is because its a job killer.The quality is amazing, and I really just dont have anything bad to say at all!

I had an amazing experience at Ambition with Jarvis and Tommy Lee. My grandmother and I went and got tattoos together and they are both PERFECT. Both artists take great pride in their work and spend time on every detail you want done. The same night I had mine done I called back and made my next appointment! Definitely recommend this place. Very clean and very welcoming staff & artists. ❤️❤️

I have to share the experience I had at Ambition today. My husband and I decided on a whim to get tattoos for our anniversary. Our regular tattoo shop lost our favorite artist so we chose to find a new place. We drove around most of the afternoon just trying to find a place that would do both of our tattoos. We were told by several well known places that they would take a few hours, and since they were closing within the hour they would not be able to help us. We finally stopped at Ambition and realized they were closing soon so we talked to Bryan about scheduling an appointment. Even though they were closing in 30 minutes he, without hesitation volunteered to stay over to do both of our tattoos.I stupidly hadnt eaten in almost 20 hours and my sugar bottomed out with only a few minutes left to my tattoo. I almost passed out, which has never happened before. Bryan was quick to react and get me water and a glucose tablet. He was very patient, explained what happened and waited until my dizziness stopped before he continued.I didnt mean to write a novel of a review but Ive went to several shops before and have never been treated so well.We will definitely be returning for all of our future ink.

This was my first tattoo as well as my boyfriends, and the experience was so wonderful. Both of our artists were attentive and calm. The other artists there were also really kind and helpful and they all talked and joked with us. I would definitely recommend coming here, the artists were talented and nice too! Also very clean.

I got my septum pierced by Wes. I HIGHLY RECCOMEND THIS GUY TO DO YOUR PIERCINGS!! He was super nice, extremely professional, walked me through every single step of what he was doing. Awesome experience! Thank you!

Very humble Relaxed vibe place. I was a walk in an Chris fit me into his schedule. Light handed very clean an you could tell he actually put a the effort into his tattoos. piece came out perfect. an pricing is right on the money very good artist an very nice place

Love the ppl and the atmosphere. David did my chest piece and I love it. Will definitely be seeing him again!

Love Ambition!!! I took my daughter to get her first tattoo on her 18th birthday. Andrew did hers, and it is awesome!! She has her daughters baby footprint with the line of a heartbeat with the name & DOB... Almost a year later, my daughter took me and we got matching tattoos... Amanda did them... Awesome work. Memories to last a lifetime!!! No one will go wrong going here. If you have an idea of what you may want, they have artists here to draw up something for you. Awesome!!!! Very Happy customers here!!!! :)

Got my first tattoo from Amanda last year and she did an amazing job! Not too heavy of a hand, but shes pretty good! And my father got his sleeves done by her husband Danny. They are great I totally recommend this place. Theyve also tatted Tennessee Vols football players!

David is great. He is very personable and makes you feel quite comfortable. His work is top notch. The shop is clean, spacious and inviting. Go visit! You wont be disappointed.

Very clean and nice people. TommyLee was amazing and gentle. Takes his time and is very nice. Loved the atmosphere.

Great and inexpensive place. I had to have a daith jewelry piece replaced. It was fast and inexpensive. Will definitely go back.

Wife had another tattoo done by Danny tonight, great work and everyone is very friendly!! Only place we will go.

I love the shop it has a great atmosphere and reasonable prices. Most of all great tattoos. By far the best place I have ever got a tattoo. Artist were friendly and the shop was very clean. Had a perfect experience.

Chris did this amazing paw print of my baby. He is amazing. Definitely will be back for more. I highly recommend ambition

The moment you walk through the door, youll realize youve found the place to get your next tattoo. An inviting, modern interior provides a cozy atmosphere while you scroll through big books, full of gorgeous artwork, showing that the artists know exactly what they are doing. Ive had tattoos done up and down the east coast, but ever since I got some work done with Chris, I always wait to get back home to get work done. Precision linework and a keen eye for proper shading are just a few reasons I think hes a Master Artist! I have such trust in his ability, that he now free hands my tattoos, with just a simple description of what Im looking to get. From a simple 1 hour project to full chest/shoulder/back/sleeve piece. Trust me when I say you cant go wrong with any of the other artists there either! The owners are great people and I will continue to support the business. Overall, you will love your experience and go back for more!

Super clean shop. Awesome artists, and good jams that will melt your face off. David does tip top work, wont see anyone else In knoxville For ink. Highly recommend Ambition Tattoo. They are so good, id take my Grandma there!

Cool shop very nice people!! The tattoos are pretty cool, but this trip was for a piercing only.. Check them out.. Only downfall is the parking is limited and its on busy Broadway..

I got my nose pierced and my piercer (never caught his name) was incredibly helpful and gentle! The shop is beautiful, large, and very clean. Their tattoos are amazing!!

I mean come on, who doesnt like great work by artists make you feel at home? A clean environment and knowing that your work is going to come out quality. The whole staff is amazing. Especially my boy Chris Titus Strickland. Go ahead and get some ink there, you dont like it, hit me up and Ill cover it. Because clearly you need glasses and dont know quality when you see it.

Everyone in the whole shop was so nice and actually really funny. They are very personable and eager to answer all your questions. Chris did an awesome job on my phoenix tattoo and made sure that I was happy with it and knew how take care of it before I left the shop. Ambition Tattoo is the only shop Ill be going to from now on!

Where do I even begin, Tommylee did my armor shoulder piece, what a wonderful artist and even better person! We had a great conversation, he did an amazing job on my shoulder, great prices. Made you feel very comfortable while doing the work, sat for 5 hours, the other guys(and girl) in the shop were as pleasant people as you will ever find. We spent hours making jokes, talking, all while getting a world class tattoo from an amazing artist, could not offer any higher recommendation for this shop or my artist, and he is an artist in the best sense of the word!

Got work done by Jarvis and I love it, establishment is very clean and professional!

The employees were super helpful. I was only passing through the area, but they took care of me.

I will not go anywhere else! Beautiful, clean shop with some of the nicest staff Ive ever met. Everyone is fun and friendly and talented. I highly recommend Titus!

I found this shop soon after moving to Knoxville 2 years ago. My initial impression was that the shop was clean and the staff were friendly and professional. Ive received many tattoos from a total of three different artists at the shop and will continue to visit this shop for as long as I have bare skin. Danny and Amanda, and their team of talented artists, provide a comfortable atmosphere to hang out and get some top notch work done.

I received my first tattoo at 52 years of age and it was one of the best experiences. I now have three and already thinking of my next one! Chris is an amazing artist!

Very clean establishment. Staff is very friendly and courteous. Amanda is the best!! Shes very through and shes very knowledgeable. After many years of searching, Ive found a new Tattoo home.

Chris is absolutely amazing! Ive gotten 2 tattoos from him and they both still look perfect! Hes very clean, professional, and his art is phenomenal.

Real cool people, and freaking amazing artists. Ive been going to Tommylee for a bit and hes a super nice guy, really accommodating for those getting their first tattoo. And Im pretty sure all the artists post on instagram or the website so you can scope it out to figure out who you wanna work with.

All 4 of my tattoos have been here. The 1st 2 Brian in 2014, the 3rd Jarvis in 2015, and now the 4th Danny 2017. Each expierence was incredible! They all made me feel comfortable and relaxed! I sincerely appreciated the help from all - very professional & knowledgeable. I will ALWAYS come here and recommend others to also.

Ive been going to get work done at Ambition since David started tattooing here, he had been my go to artist for a few years. Ive sat for some long sessions, seen the artists interact with each other and clients, and consistently love every trip there, both for the quality of the work and the people who do it. I sat for my 11 hour back piece here, then a few months later brought my mother for her first tattoo, five minutes. Everything is exceptional every time.

This was my first tattoo and I had an excellent experience at Ambition. The staff are all super friendly and Dawne was a delight. Her work is so clean and her lettering is on point.

Havent had anything done here (YET!!!!!!) But when I just called, the woman who answered the phone was super nice and professional and just all around gave me a great vibe about the place! Definitely going here for my next piercing or two!

60$ for a small star!!NO!! I wanted specific sun.. yeah no didnt get the simple sun I wanted! had to settle for a different one. A friends moon with a star. She wanted the whole Star blue. Uhh yeah didnt get that🙄

So I just said hey let me get my nose pierced am one of those ppl that definitely look at reviews and so when I did they had a great history and I heard they were great anyhow I seriously don’t see myself going anywhere for anything I need in this regard and shout out to Chris HE WAS DA BOMB SERIOUSLY😁😁😁😁they get a A++.

Wonderful place. Ive had multiple tattoos from Chris he is an amazing artist! Ive never had any problems and my tattoos have alsway turned out great!! Definitely recommend going here!!

I have 2 tattoos I got here. People are friendly. My tattoos were small for the price I paid for them plus they need touch ups. Once I can get My touch ups done. Ill change my rating depending on how its handles. I did get two piercing and they ARE AWESOME!!

Ive had four pieces done here so far and Ill keep getting them done here as long as I live in Knoxville. Tommylee did a large design on my thigh as my first experience here and Im still in love with it and he also did an amazing job with the script of the last words from my aunt. Jarvis did an awesome watercolor butterfly on my arm and Dawne did an amazing shark on my leg. Every experience Ive had here has been amazing. They all have this great sense of humor, give you honest answers and opinions when you ask them something, and you feel welcome the moment you walk in the door. They get recommended to anyone that asks me about tattooing.

My son got his ears pierced!!!! Happy birthday baby boy

Very nice people and clean

When you walk in you feel like youre at home, or better. The service is fantastic you cant get it anywhere else! They talk to you like your friends would, will not go anywhere else for tattoos, and piercings. :)

I have visited Chris several times at this location. The shop is super clean, staff is nice, and best of all knowledgable. Feel comfortable and confident that you will leave with a great piece!

Very nice people am scheduling an appointment very soon

I have had all my tattoos done here. Each artist is great!

I love the atmosphere. I have gotten both my tattoos here and they are wonderful. Both times it was on a whim and both times Bryan fit me into his schedule.

Great atmosphere amazing artist

Amazing local tattoo place

Top notch tattoo shop. Friendly, clean, & skilled. I can easily recommended the shop and would return myself without hesitation.

Chris does a damn good job. He done a couple of my tattoos, and its been about 4 yrs ago now and they still look like they were some yesterday. I highly recommend Goin to him for any tattoo.

Vinny does real cool tattoos. The man is a Rhode Island legend. Clean shop and all that jazz. Let the man do your tattoos.

First time here and they pierced my daughters nose. The guy was super friendly and very sanitary. Im very picky on where I get my tattoos but Im considering this being my location to get them done.

Ive gotten 5 tattoos from David and will get more . Hes very knowledgeable and makes sure its exactly what you want before starting and he will listen to your suggestions about any changes you may want to make..Everyone makes me feel welcome there as soon as I go in the door ..Great place..Proud of you son..Love mom ..

First time at this shop, and it was the best experience. Wes, the tattoo artist, was amazing. Going back for more soon