Walked in and it was an awesome vibe, really chill atmosphere, my wife had her piercing reopened by birdie there piercer. She was awesome really nice and professional couldnt have had a better experience. They also have an awesome selection of jewelry.

I sure hope the business owner reads these because the employees at this place are AMAZING. My daughter is 7 and needed a piercing re-done but had a panic attack right before getting it was pierced tonight. The piercer was a gentleman who was so calming, kind, and compassionate. He could have easily gotten rattled by the way my daughter was crying but he never did. He calmed her down and asked her a few times if he wanted her to proceed. I am so thankful there are such wonderful kind humans in this world. My daughter had a really rough time but is so glad to have her new piercing and I am very thankful. I highly recommend this business.

Lea did an awesome job on my hand tats. Lots of delicate lines and dots. She was great to work with and the atmosphere of the shop was good too. Not one of those shops where everyone thinks theyre a punk rock bad @ss. Theyll be getting my business again in the future!

The atmosphere of this shop is the best I’ve ever experienced, highly recommend going here for tattoos and piercings.

Great experience getting my teenage daughters ears pierced. Charlie was very nice and explained everything. Very clean facility. Highly recommend for ear piercings.

Came in to get my nose pierced and had a great experience from beginning to end. The overall atmosphere of the shop was very nice. Baby bird was able to answer all my questions perfectly regarding the piercing, jewelry, after care and made sure I was always comfortable. Shes still apprenticing but I would be confident coming back in the future to get one from either her or Charlie. Shes gonna do great when she graduates to piercer. I also really appreciate that Charlie took his time positioning the piercing before poking me (to line up with my first nose piercing) and did excellent, I couldnt ask for better placement!

Bird did such a wonderful job helping to inform me of the types of jewelry used as well as the procedure to pierce my nose. She knew I was hesitant due to a past bad piercing experience else where. I love all the staff and the environment at family tradition tattoo. I will continue to get further piercings and tattoos here!

Family Tradition Tattoo was the only choice when getting a 15 year old “mistake” covered up. Kelsea is a beautiful artist and fun to talk to while receiving my tattoo. The finished piece came out even better than I expected. Will definitely be back!

I had the best experience with Ms. Kelsea. She did an awesome job. I love my new tattoo after 6 years 🥰

Excellent and very professional. Probably my best tattoo expirence ever. Everything from start to aftercare was taken care of in a very professional manner

Im new to town and selected this place by the artist they had and the work they have done. Upon completion of my appointment, I was NOT let down at all I was very please with my entire experience. The staff was amazing and friendly. The shop was very clean and comfortable as well as took appropriate precautions for COVID 19. I will most definitely be going back in the future and would recommend to anyone else.

Bird did an amazing job with my piercing, very knowledgeable. Rest of the staff was so friendly

Very professional establishment. Charlie was the person that did my Daith piercing, and he was very informative. He was very gentle, and I had a much better experience here than I did with my other piercings at another establishment here in Mooresville. Jenn, was very helpful with my questions. We communicated on Instagram a lot before my actual appointment. Im going g back next week for my conch! I highly recommend them.

Great service, wonderful staff and great prices.

I received a tattoo from Kelsea the first weekend of December 2020 and I could not be happier with how it turned out.Looking at the work on her Instagram page, I could tell that she was a great artist, but I was even more impressed with the experience she provided.I watched as she took great care in choosing and mixing different colors to create a sunset that was visually pleasing and would create the most accurate representation of a naturally occurring event. I couldnt help but be reminded of famous artists before her who must have meticulously chosen their color pallets with such purpose to convey beautiful images to the masses.Overall I am extremely pleased with the outcome. The time at the shop was comfortable and enjoyable, conversation flowed easily, and for the finished product I received I think the price is more than fair.

Bret did a great job. Will be returning when I come back in town.

I went in with my fiancé to consult with an artist about a small tattoo I wanted, only to be met with a patronizing and condescending artist. The receptionist was so lovely and even helped me get a nose piercing in since my original piercing had healed funny.I don’t want to name the artist I spoke to, but his attitude was incredibly snappy and again, condescending. As a woman coming into a shop I expect to be spoken to the same way as anyone else. And before assumptions are made, I was NOT being rude to him first. But I was constantly getting interrupted or talked over by him...however when he spoke to my fiancé he was much nicer. He wouldn’t interrupt him or cut him off to say his piece.I’m glad my job switched my schedule the day of my appointment and I couldn’t go. Especially after hearing my fiancé’s experience (who kept his appointment). My fiancé said “he’s so heavy handed I wouldn’t trust him with you”, on top of the fact (while his tattoo looked amazing) it wasn’t even close to what he had asked for.I’ll be sticking to my usual artist after visiting this shop. I work in a retail job where customer service and first impressions speak volumes. I was completely put off by my first visit.

Literally the best shop in N.C. and I cannot stress this enough. Everyone there is so professional and the shop is immaculate. The way they make appointments are so organized, the front desk lady does an exceptional job shout-out to her she’s the best. Every artist there puts in 100/10 effort in every single tattoo and puts pride in there work. This was my first time going there and jordi was the one who did my anime tattoo amazing guy and artist. Just 10/10 best shop wouldn’t want to get tattooed anywhere else. If I could give this place 1 million stars I would.

Great friendly, relaxed consultation and tattooing with Jordi. Very happy with the work and will be back for more!

Totally enjoyed my experience with Kelsea. A true professional. I got on well with her and the staff and we chatted the time away as she worked. The time flew by and her work was first class. A shout out to our little red-headed friend who was a lot of fun too (little pip-squeak),

Awesome artists. Beautiful work

I waited for a long time for the opportunity to get my tattoo done here and it was worth it. It was fantastic

My first tattoo. Jordi was great and did an amazing job. It was a great experience for a first timer.

I love this place! It has a wonderful group of professionals working in a friendly environment that makes you want to come back again and again. I have seen Jordi twice this month and will definitely be back. He listened to my ideas and gave great advice and recommendations which led to a beautiful piece of art! Thanks again for such an awesome experience!

The very best Tattoo and Piercing shop in North Carolina!!! The friendliest and coolest staff. Fantastic ambiance and artwork in the shop. And the most pristine tattoo work youll find. All around, just really great people! This is the shop you are looking for!

I searched for years to find the perfect shop and artist for my tattoo (because thats what you do when youre putting something on your body forever, right?) and I found them in Mooresville at Family Tradition Tattoo. The staff are all talented and professional artists that care about you and the art that they are applying to your body. Ive had two pieces done there this year and I couldnt be happier with the quality of work and the professionalism of my artist (props to Kelsea McCree!). Ive had the opportunity to observe them train an apprentice while I was getting tattooed and I was extremely impressed with the attention to detail in technique and cleanliness that they were instilling in her. They are up front about their policies on deposits and their pricing is more than fair for the quality of work that they provide. Ive found my tattoo home at Family Tradition Tattoo and I think you will too. Look no further for your tattoo and piercing needs.

This place is the BEST! I wont go anywhere else. I cant say enough great things, so I wont waste the space. I love all my work from this shop and look forward to more in the future!Keep up the great work and know your clients love you!!♡

Great staff and great people!!

Jen is absolutely the best piercer in the area.She is very knowledgeable and takes pride in her work. At no time did I ever feel as if she was rushing. She has always made me feel comfortable and has pierced both lobes(3rd) and my right tragus. She also gave me advice on healing my helix, which is giving me a hard time. High quality jewelry and a very clean environment. I also received detailed information about keeping my piercings clean. Im absolutely going back for 3 more and taking my Daughters.Go to Family Tradition Tattoo, for all your piercings its absolutely worth it. Ask for Jen or Nathan.

Cant say enough good things about this place. Ive had the privilege of watching and knowing all of the people that have brought this shop to what it is today! I have been getting my work done with Kelsea since before day one. Ive had the honor of watching this business start and survive because of the cleanliness of the shop, extreme care with equipment, the professionalism that is demonstrated all around.. truly make them second to none! The way the shop operates really makes you feel like your not in a typical rock star environment tattoo shop but makes you more at home! The staff is always so friendly and are always willing to point you in the right direction by giving you their most professional opinion when it comes to what your looking for in a custom tattoo.Highly recommend stopping in for a consultation!

Kelsea has done two tattoos, one for myself and one for my husband. Both of these are absolutely perfect. She takes the time to listen to you and your ideas and makes them 100% better. Shes extremely talented and everyone at the shop is extremely personable and friendly. Id definitely recommend them to anyone and am ready for my next one.

I got my nose pierced say family tradition and I had such a great experience with the people here. They were so friendly and understanding that we had little knowledge about nose piercings. They gave us all the information we needed and more! I would definitely recommend this place, they make you feel so welcome!

I have been going to them for years now and have always been satisfied with their awesome work all the artists are great. I would recommend them to anyone that wants to get a tattoo or just looking for a different place to go. I love Kelsea she is currently working on a sleeve for me and plan on getting more done there.

I have been getting tattooed here since they opened. Too many to count. I will not go to any other shop. The artists there are very talented and knowledgeable. Very friendly and laid back atmosphere. You may have to wait a bit for an appointment, but it is well worth it. You wont be disappointed.

Beautiful work, friendly staff, clean environment!

I was tattooed by Kelsea years ago and she is talented and professional. I came in with only an idea and what she drew up blew the attempts of other tattoo artists completely out of the water. 10/10 would recommend to anyone looking for a tattoo of stellar quality. Keep up the great work y’all!

I absolutely love this place, the artists are top notch and constantly putting out artwork that is one of a kind and clean. I’ve been driving over two hours from South Carolina for the last 9 years or so to see Kelsea and her crew. I highly recommend this shop to anyone that’s looking for an amazing piece of art or a new piercing in a friendly clean environment! Love you guys!!

I’ve been coming here for 5 years now and I will always be back. Great artists and amazing prices, Kelsea has been my preferred artist each time. She knows the right size, design and colors for every piece I pick. I trust her and the staff completely and will never go to another parlor again! Love them!!!

Came here to get my nose pierced almost 3 years ago. Jen and Nathan were so incredibly nice and professional. Went recently to change to a new ring and Nathan went above and beyond to make sure I got one with the right material since I have a nickel allergy and wanted something in rose gold color. And then Jen was great changing out the piercing. I wish I wanted more piercings so I could come here more often!

Kelsea and her team are the best around. She has been tattooing me for years and I would not trust anyone else to tattoo me now. Always such a great environment and has never disappointed me. She has completed many many hours of tattooing for me and I couldn’t be more happy with her work!

Whenever someone asks me for a recommendation for a tattoo or piercing shop, I always refer them to Family Tradition Tattoo. The artists there are extremely skilled, creative, and professional. My girl Kelsea has been my tattoo artist for more that a decade and, as a person with diabetes, she has gone above and beyond to learn how to deal with people with diabetes when getting tattooed, and her artwork is killer! There is no other shop in the greater Charlotte area I would go, in fact we recently got our daughters ears pierced there, gotta start em’ young 😂.

Just noticed I That I haven’t left a review I’ve been coming to this tattoo shop for 4 some years I wouldn’t want to go anywhere else everyone is so friendly and kind and all the artists are beyond amazing and great at everything they do! I highly recommend this place

Ive been tattooed here by everyone in the shop at least once. You cant go wrong. Great work, great attitudes, super shop!

I absolutely adore this shop and the people who work there. The shop is very clean, comfortable to be in. Jen and Nathan that are the main piercers there are absolutely wonderful! I’ve gone to them many times because they know how sensitive my skin is on my face and ears when it comes to piercings. They always take care of me and make me feel loved and welcomed! I’ve never felt that way in another tattoo shop, the workers there really care about their clients and always give the best advice either on tattoos or pericings and they never pressure you into anything. They will always work with you to make sure you feel comfortable. I love this place and the people there and I ALWAYS recommend Family Tradition to everyone!

Excellent work, very friendly atmosphere and employees. Need a tattoo see Brett.

Ive never once had a bad experience here. Every artist is super talented, and the place is classy. Id get the logo tattooed upon my buttocks

Went to see my favorite piercer today, Nathan. I got another cartridge piercing. He is great. I would never think of going to any one else. He always takes the time to explain what he is going to do and when hes finished he makes sure you know exactly how to care for your new piercing. If you have any concerns he welcomes your call or visit. As always I love my new look. Thank you Nathan I love you, Michelle

Kelsea and the crew @ Family Tradition are AMAZING! They can take a simple idea or thought and turn it into a complete one of a kind masterpiece. I wont let anyone else tattoo me!

I had such a great experience with my nostril piercing! My piercer, Nathan, was down to earth, kind, professional and super informative. He walked me through the entire procedure, let me know what he was doing each step of the way and went over after care instructions very thoroughly. Day 3 afterwards and no issues so far! Also had a nice selection of jewelry.

FTT is the only place I get my work done. It has been like that since they opened their doors. The tattoo artist that work there are amazing and have their own unique skill sets. Kelsea is a talented artist and very knowledgeable. Ive known her for a long time and its been a pleasure seeing her develop her skills over the years. This shop is clean, organized, and well run. I would highly recommend any of the artist and with the range, Im pretty sure someone will be able to do whatever style you like.

Ive been tattooed a few times here and everytime has been an amazing experience. Seriously the most friendly staff of any tattoo shop Ive ever been in. I recently went for their Halloween flash special and it was insane to watch all of the artists work as hard as they could to accommodate as many clients as they did. They put out solid work on every single person that came through and I couldnt be happier with the way my tattoo turned out. Also, their receptionists, who were making sure everything was running as smooth as possible, did a phenomenal job. I seriously could not work under the amount of stress they had to go through dealing with the 100s of people that showed up. Keep up the great work guys, you are amazing!

I love Kelsea... she’s been doing my work for years and she’s just the best! The shop is is clean ,welcoming and is full of super talented artists.

Amazing as always! Best staff around. Youre family as soon as you walk in the door. They arent super human, but they are super humans!! I love you guys and cant wait to be back on thre table

They have such a loving atmosphere. They help you anyway that they can. They are really good people. Highly recommended.

All my tattoos & piercings are FTT. When a place takes pride in their work it shows. And that’s what you will get here and what you really want when getting a tattoo. Family tradition is a group of talented & awesome humans who take care of their clients and employees. They are also there for their local community. I completely trust Kelsea to have full creative reign when designing my tattoos and they always come out amazing. Thanks for making my skin prettier!

Ive gotten two cartilage ear piercings so far at Family Tradition and both times they healed with no issues. The place is very clean and everyone is friendly and knowledgable! Ill definitely be back for any other piercings.

Amazing place! Staff is great. Incredible artists. I recommend them to anyone wanting a tattoo.

Very clean, friendly and most of all knowledgeable!! I never have any idea what I want or if it will “ fit” the space I want to pierce. Both Nathan & Jen are there to guide me through this and put up with all of my questions and I will be going back for more piercings yet to come 😊

Sharing because I got tatted here!!! So this is the only place I will go to in order to get tatted. It was my first, although a lot of my friends get tattoos. This was the only place where the good ones actually came from. I met Kelsea and she was great at helping me maximize my design space, gave me realistic estimates and created beautiful drawings which I knew would last. She was also very knowledgeable about my skin type and tone. The tone of my skin was important in deciding what colors I would like to use and she cautioned me against certain ones because of how she knew they would fade years down the line. This is important since tattoo art should be beautiful through all of its stages and I feel confident that mine will. She was great throughout the experience and although I was warned about the possibility of losing my deposit if I did not show up, I did receive a curtesy call reminding me about showing up the week before my actual appointment . I would also stress calling if running late because I got caught in traffic and because I gave a heads up, they were able to have all the ink ready, equipment sanitized, and my art ready to go when I showed up 15 minutes late. They really know how to make a customer feel great. My tat healed beautifully and with no difficulties. I would recommend this place to anyone.

Friendly service, and great artist

I admired Kelsea’s work for years before getting a tattoo from her, and now I’m proud to have a few. Kelsea herself, the front desk staff, and everyone else there are the best people. Welcoming atmosphere, great artists, great people. You will not find a better tattoo shop. This is the only shop I will ever go to, do yourself a favor and do the same.

Huge fan of every artist work in this shop! Though I have never personally been a client, I have numerous friends that have multiple tattoos from this shop. Including my brother who received two portraits from Kelsea that brought life back too two of our fallen brothers! I always recommend FAMILY TRADITION to anyone thinking about getting tattooed!!

I loved my experience at Family Traditions! Dustin did a great job and the entire staff was kind and helpful. 100% would recommend.

Always a very nice and caring place. They are always very knowledgeable about their field of work.

Best tattoo shop around. Everyone there treats you like youre family from the time you walk in the first time, which is a big deal for me being as anxious as I am around new people. They go above and beyond to be sure that you get exactly what you want for your tattoos and piercings, and to make sure that youre comfortable throughout your visits there. I recieve compliments on my tattoos consistently and always recommend FTT to anyone looking for a place to get some new artwork added to their bodies.

Ive been pierced and tattooed here and Im always pleased. awesome people! definitely my go to from now on.

This is the only place I will get work done. Kelsea is an amazing artist and she and her entire team are experts. I’ve known Kelsea for decades and wouldn’t trust anyone else for a tattoo- she’s not only a creative genius, but one of the best damn human beings I know. Her shop is super clean, professional and a whole lot of fun!

Family Tradition Tattoo is a stellar shop owned by highly reputable people and the employees are of the highest quality. I highly recommend Kelsea and all of the artists who work there. This shop is deeply engrained in the community and you will be happy with your tattoo and experience.

Great atmosphere and great artists. I have been going for years and have always felt like I was part of the family.

I have been going to Family Tradition for at least five years now and every time I go in, I am amazed at the professionalism, clean space, and genuine caring staff that make this shop as wonderful as it is. My first large tattoos were done by Kelsea and although she is the artist I regularly see, everyone in that shop is immensely kind and talented. I had the pleasure of getting tattooed by a guest artist most recently for a special flash event for charity and, yet again, I was astounded by the level of kindness and professionalism on display on what had to have been one of the most chaotic days of their year. I love this shop and highly recommend it to everyone (and there are many) who comments on my beautiful work. I have tattoos that people cant believe are as old as they are due to how vibrant they remain and that is a true hallmark of amazing work as far as Im concerned. I could honestly go on and on but the bottom line is if you want an amazing staff, caring people, and talented industry professionals, you need not look any further. As a happy sidenote, Ive also had fantastic experiences with their piercing staff and genuinely enjoy everyone I come into contact with there.

Not just another tattoo mill! Great family atmosphere & amazing artists who care about their work! First time I walked in I felt right at home. Dustin took a few vague ideas from me & created a one of a kind piece! I will recommend all my friends who are looking for the best ink to go to Family Tradition.

One of the best shops in North Carolina. I’ve been going there for years. Kelseay and her crew are the best.

Took my 7 year old to get her ears pierced. Nathaniel and Jen were amazing! We were very impressed at how clean the shop was. Great experience, and highly recommended.

Nathan is an amazing piercer! Does a great job and a very sweet person too!!

Stopped by to make an appointment for my sons first tattoo tonight. Corey was fantastic when we got there. She was super professional and patiently answered all of our questions. Jordi was available and he did an amazing job, not just with the actual tattoo, but also answering questions from a first time client. He was really considerate and understanding about Kyle being a bit nervous. The tattoo looks super crisp and is exactly how Kyle wanted it. Well definitely be going back for more.

I have been getting tattooed by Kelsea for years for I will never go anywhere else. Not only is her work amazing but so is the experience. Since I moved away I now make a 4 hour commute for an appointment and I will continue to do so because Kelsea and her team are the best.

Nathan is so friendly and knowledgeable about piercings. Would highly recommend!

Got my first tattoo here. Done by Brett. He’s a good guy and incredibly talented. Great attention to detail. Everyone is friendly. Definitely recommend to anyone.

I and my family have been going to family tradition tattoo since day one, as well as me and my father have been long time clients of the the owner Kelsea McCree. They are family and treat you as such. Good hearted people and always willing to help you get that perfect piece of art work.

Everyone here is absolutely wonderful! Very talented, and genuine! I would recommend them anyone!

I stopped in to take a look at the jewelry selection to get a ballpark price for a piercing and see what available time theyd have coming up. To my surprise, they worked me in on the spot, since it was a pretty straightforward piercing. If you didnt figure it out from the picture, these people are happy and friendly! They made me feel comfortable from the moment I walked in (actually, I had called a day earlier and the man I spoke with was incredibly friendly and super helpful). Everyone I spoke to was very knowledgeable and super easy to talk to. The shop is extremely clean. Definitely recommend going here! :D

Never had a bad experience. All my art still looks as good as the day I got and I make it a point to have work done every couple of months by the awesome shop owner Kelsea McCree. Check them out get on the list.

Cleanest place I’ve been. Good custom work.

I got my tattoo done by Kelsea, the owner, and she was so kind. Everyone there was really cool and it really helped my nerves. Im a small guy, like 100lbs small, so getting tattoos done is a little hard for me since Im prone to passing out, but Kelsea prefers to do her work while folks lay down, which made me overjoyed. She was so attentive and caring through the whole process, Im just lucky I got squeezed in the same day as my consultation! She is understandably booked for quite some time. Regardless, Ill definitely be coming back to have more work done!! This is the best place to go for a tat or two! (-:

Just got pierced and I would highly recommend this place! The people are extremely nice and friendly. It’s also really clean there. I got pierced by Nathan and he is great.

Would definitely recommend Nathan for piercings! Very professional and clean. Also makes you feel super comfortable. Thank you, Nathan, you rock!

Great place all the artists are excellent. I highly recommended jorddi!!

FTT is full of creative artists! Fun and unpretentious atmosphere. Thank you to Kelsea and her crew!

I have a few tattoos from 2 different artists at FTT. This crew is awesome, friendly, and so incredibly talented. HIGHLY recommend FTT.

My daughter (8) wanted her ears pierced they did an amazing job comforting her and being so gentle and caring very clean environment just the best around for kids piercing ,did simultaneously so it was one time and it was overShe loves them and reminded me to let people know they are amazing thank you will be for myself next

Best place to get ears pierced for kids. Super clean, great people, and amazing service. I highly recommend.

Excellent experience today, I received my first needle piercing. The staff was absolutely wonderful and the environment was extremely friendly. Will definitely recommend this place to anyone I meet and just wanted to say thank you once more to the staff!

When I say this is literally the best place in town for tattoos, piercings or just to get jewelry or cleaning this is the best place!!!! Everyone was so kind. They are also super clean!!

FTT is one of the best most welcoming shops around North Carolina. I’ve personally been tattooed by Kelsea, for many many hours, and Dustin but have seen the work that Jordi and Bret put out and all Of it is incredible. Jen and Nathan go super hard on delivering amazing piercings and jewelry swaps. This shop is full circle a place you wanna go to for all of your piercing and tattoo needs.

I will never go to another tattoo parlor! This is such an amazing place and everyone is so friendly. My artwork is beautiful and my piercing was easy. I cant wait to go back again!

I went in several weeks ago and had a ear pierced by Nathan. He was a wonderful young man that I immediately liked. This was my first cartilage piercing and it was a little painful. He has a lot of patience! I will have another piercing done next week and wouldnt think of going to anyone else. Nathan, thank you, Michelle

Seriously the best tattoo/piercing shop on the East coast. The staff is great, and majorly talented. I cant tell you how often people ask me where I get my work done. And Linzi is amazing with cover-ups!

My son got a tat here and the experience was a pleasant one, highly recommended

Great place, great people. Super skilled and professional.

Great people that do great work. Not a single complaint about my experience.