Idle Hands Tattoo Studio

Idle Hands is a custom tattoo studio located in the historic neighborhood of Sequoyah Hills in Knoxville, Tennessee. Just along the Tennessee River, our tattoo shop is convenient to Downtown Knoxville and The University of Tennessee. Our Knoxville tattoo artists offers professional custom tattoos including neo-traditional, color, black and gray, traditional, fine line, anime, and video game tattoos. You will find our environment to be safe and hospital grade sterile and the customer service to exceed your expectations.

Idle Hands Tattoo - Jaysin Jefferson - Momento Mori Tattoo

Step 1. Complementary Tattoo Consultation

Whether you are looking for a small tattoo or a large-scale sleeve we have you covered. Our tattoo consultations are always free. Schedule a consultation with one of our talented tattoo artist to go over your tattoo design ideas, and learn how we can bring your vision to life. The best way to get scheduled is to submit a contact form, but we take walk-in's too.

Step 2. Custom Tattoo Design

After your consultation, your artist will need some time to draw and refine your ideas. Depending on the scale of the tattoo design, this process can take a few days to several weeks for large scale pieces.
Looking for a small tattoo or same-day service? Give us a call, we occasionally have walk-in availability.

Step 3. Tattoo Session

Once you have had a consultation, we will schedule your tattoo session. The studio is equipped with three artist stations, a reception/waiting area, and complimentary beverages and snacks.

We Love Tattoos!

Idle Hands Tattoo Studio

Premier Custom Tattoo Studio in Knoxville, TN

Idle Hands is a private tattoo studio located in the historic neighborhood of Sequoyah Hills. Just along the Tennessee River, we are convenient to Downtown Knoxville and The University of Tennessee. It is a popular location for walking and hiking, shopping and dining. Some of our neighbors include Soulful Hair StudioBear Den BooksTree Top Coffee ShopThe Plaid Apron and Wildflower Aesthetics.

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HOURS

By Appointment Only Tues-Sat

Testimonials

Gia was so patient paid attention to what we wanted, drew it up and executed exactly what we wanted! Incredible tattoo artist!

Gia was so patient paid attention to what we wanted, drew it up and executed exactly what we wanted! Incredible tattoo artist!

Leslie Moore

Absolutely loved working with Jaysin. He was willing to work with my schedule, fair pricing, soft handed. He brought my ideas to life for an original piece. I would highly recommend this shop especially this artist.

Absolutely loved working with Jaysin. He was willing to work with my schedule, fair pricing, soft handed. He brought my ideas to life for an original piece. I would highly recommend this shop especially this artist.

Christina Collier

Jaysin was amazing, thoughtful process through consultation, design, the actual great work and after care. Great vibes in the studio making it just a pleasant experience overall. Couldn’t recommend Jaysin for anything in his style enough. Got my tattoo design exactly.

Jaysin was amazing, thoughtful process through consultation, design, the actual great work and after care. Great vibes in the studio making it just a pleasant experience overall. Couldn’t recommend Jaysin for anything in his style enough. Got my tattoo design exactly.

Justin Balk

Jaysinis very personable. Really listens to your ideas and helps you get the best out of what you're looking for, Even better results than you could even imagine. The quality of the tattoo is absolutely amazing!! The color work he does is beyond your dreams and holds amazingly. He does...

Jaysinis very personable. Really listens to your ideas and helps you get the best out of what you're looking for, Even better results than you could even imagine. The quality of the tattoo is absolutely amazing!! The color work he does is beyond your dreams and holds amazingly. He does color work like no other!! Truly recommend Jaysin!!!

Theresa Olafsson

John was an amazing artist who did outstanding work and was very kind and supportive. John made the tattoo experience comfortable and worked around my schedule and was very efficient during tattoo sessions. I will definitely be back to get more work done and having John tattoo me again. Very...

John was an amazing artist who did outstanding work and was very kind and supportive. John made the tattoo experience comfortable and worked around my schedule and was very efficient during tattoo sessions. I will definitely be back to get more work done and having John tattoo me again. Very much recommend!!

Logan Russell

Amazing work, and efficient. Morgan is an Excellent Artist who I highly recommend.

Amazing work, and efficient. Morgan is an Excellent Artist who I highly recommend.

Cash Porter

This was the best experience I have had getting any service. I was greeted by both Jason and John when I walked in. John was my tattoo artist and he was friendly, patient, personable and did an amazing job on my tattoo. I was nervous because I haven’t had a...

This was the best experience I have had getting any service. I was greeted by both Jason and John when I walked in. John was my tattoo artist and he was friendly, patient, personable and did an amazing job on my tattoo. I was nervous because I haven’t had a tattoo in 25 years but he made me feel relaxed. I love my butterfly tattoo. Thank you John.

corwinwylia hartman

Great experience for my first tattoo!! Made my vision come to life. Talked through every aspect of the process making me feel comfortable and relaxed. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a tattoo!

Great experience for my first tattoo!! Made my vision come to life. Talked through every aspect of the process making me feel comfortable and relaxed. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a tattoo!

Brittany Ryan

If I could give them a 10 star rating I would. The cleanliness, the professionalism, and best of all they take the time to bring your tattoo idea to life! Friendliness is top notch and the quality of their work.100% get a Consult and schedule your tattoo or piercings with...

If I could give them a 10 star rating I would. The cleanliness, the professionalism, and best of all they take the time to bring your tattoo idea to life! Friendliness is top notch and the quality of their work.

100% get a Consult and schedule your tattoo or piercings with Idle Hands ASAP!

Lindsay Weinstein

When I tell you this place is absolutely amazing is a understatement just to shed a little light on this story I went to 7 different shops all having 3 to 6 artists when I showed them what I was after every single one of them refused said it was...

When I tell you this place is absolutely amazing is a understatement just to shed a little light on this story I went to 7 different shops all having 3 to 6 artists when I showed them what I was after every single one of them refused said it was to complex. After being pissed off fate led me to idle hands in Knoxville TN a 22 year old girl (Morgan) who only had been tattooing for 3 years took on the challenge without a hesitation and absolutely crushed it. It’s a huge throat piece very very detailed but also wile setting threw this for 10 hours the other lady was tattoo and when she was finished, it looked like a painting completely at awe after seeing it so needless to say yea this is your go to place if u want some killer work done my hats off to them.

John Doe

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