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Ambition Tattoo
Ambition was opened in October of 2011 by Danny Fugate. As the largest studio in Knoxville, with over 3,200 square feet, all of your tattoo and piercing needs will be met with ease. We also boast the title of most award-winning and published studio in Knoxville. One of our topmost priorities is cleanliness and personal safety.

Proudly, we were the FIRST only fully disposable studio in Knoxville! Stop by as early as noon on any day to check out our artist portfolios and artwork. We look forward to turning your ideas into a custom piece just for you! Follow the link to learn proper aftercare.
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Here at Ambition, our formula for excellence is simply the way we do business. We combine the best talent in town with passion for the industry, drive to grow as artists, and focus on providing the best tattoo and piercing possible. How long have you been talking about getting your next tattoo? That memorial tattoo for a loved one?
We'll let you know when your item should be available for pick up on the product detail page in Checkout or order summary. We'll send you a Ready For Pickup email when your item is ready and waiting for you at the store. We try to ship all orders are shipped within 48 hours Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm.
A versatile artist, Danny finds the greatest satisfaction in hearing what clients want and making custom, 1 of 1 color pieces. His wide range of talent runs the gamut. His portfolio includes black and gray, portraits & realism, and of course, color. If you want it, Danny will make it happen. Danny enjoys working on a personal level with his clients, ensuring that everything is a collaboration between the clients mind and his artistic talent.
The native Knoxvillian at Ambition Tattoo: Wes. An avid artist from a young age, he built his skill on true fundamentals in drawing and animation. From that seed grew Wes's passions in traditional tattooing and Japanese-style tattooing. Much of the character that Wes will happily draw your tattoo in will have these cornerstones of the industry mixed in.
Tommylee is our resident midwest artist from Peoria, Illinois. His tattooing career began in 2008 after a successful apprenticeship. Tommy's pieces excel in bold, sharp lines combined with vibrant color schemes. Comic books and avid video game playing has produced a newfound love of tattooing animated images.
Reviews (15)
Haylee D.
Haylee D.
Dec 14, 2021
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Personally Wes has been a lifesaver for me in piercings and did some awesome work for my biggest tattoo yet!! The guys here are professional and the prices are fair. You pay for what you get when it comes to tattoos and piercings the people working here deliver!! They have even helped me with piercings that I did not originally have done with them! I appreciate this place so much!! And they’re new shop looks awesome.
Jordan Galbraith
Jordan Galbraith
Nov 26, 2021
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Chris Bell did a water color tattoo for me and it was perfect! I love it! He was very professional and friendly as well.
Service: Tattoos
Tori Wetherington
Tori Wetherington
Oct 23, 2021
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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!
Nate Tarr
Nate Tarr
Oct 17, 2021
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Everyone at this shop is amazing. I can not say enough good things about this shop. I'm glad they moved to the new location so now there's more parking.
Kiarra Lenhart
Kiarra Lenhart
Sep 21, 2021
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Well I'm giving 5 stars because Wes was great.. but I have a question about the healing process. I've never had a tattoo that has shed two times . I lost the entire scab in the shower . And now it's peeling again.. is this normal ?? Tattoo doesn't look bad just raised. I doubt it's the artist's fault.. I think my body just is healing a bit incorrectly.. this is only my third tattoo and maybe it's normal. I don't know .
S. C.
S. C.
Sep 18, 2021
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Beware of piercings here. I was very disappointed that such a large and comprehensive shop would be using surgical steel and externally threaded jewelry. Nonetheless, of my own fault, I followed through with getting a double helix piercing. As a result of the jewelry, I ended up with severe swelling and a moderate allergic reaction. Only implant grade titanium jewelry that is internally threaded should be used for the sake of safety. Any reputable piercer knows this and would refuse to put jewelry in a person that was not of this quality. The quality of piercings here is about a step above using
Lori Kelly
Lori Kelly
Aug 16, 2021
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Wes is PURE DYNAMITE 🔥!!! Anything you want, HE CAN DO IT! WES LAM is FIRST CLASS, 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐STARS ALL THE WAY!
I'LL BE BACK... AGAIN AND AGAIN AND AGAIN AND AGAIN!!!! 🛸🚀 🌙 I even PRE-BOOKED my next session!!!!
Thanks a million, Wes!!! I'm LOVING my 🌠Space Kitty🌌
Whitney Kuykendoll
Whitney Kuykendoll
Jul 26, 2021
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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 aren't doing walk-ins and were booked up until September. Bummer since I'm 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 couldn't get a tattoo. Better luck next time!
Teena J.
Teena J.
Oct 04, 2020
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Great atmosphere. My husband got his tattoo(pic), and I'm getting mine on Friday (added). Great tattoo artists, so plan ahead for that special tattoo you've been wanting! The pic of hubby's 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"!
Sharla B.
Sharla B.
Jun 17, 2020
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Absolutely love ambition. Wes was patient and helpful. The tattoos came out great. He even fit me in for an extra one that I decided on at the place. Great work great service and definitely recommend
Katie S.
Katie S.
Dec 09, 2018
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This is the best place to get a tattoo or piercing! Everyone here is so welcoming and nice! They will make sure that you are happy with your new ink!! I have gotten many tats here and I am super happy with all of them. They are the cleanest place I have ever been in. They will make sure your tat is exactly what you want before they start! Everyone here is very talented and I will continue getting tats here!
Geni B.
Geni B.
Jun 21, 2018
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This was a special visit for my four sisters and I. We wanted our tattoos to represent our sisterhood and we got exactly that! The moment we walked in the door we were greeted by the lovely Kimberly who was very accommodating and courteous!! She was friendly and happy! We were then taken care of by Danny who was super patient with all of us and the crazy ideas we threw at him. He listened very carefully to what we wanted and succeeded in giving us the tattoos we wanted!!! So glad we chose this place!!!
Annessa B.
Annessa B.
Aug 23, 2017
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Not very welcoming, clean, or reputable place. Amanda is the worst type of management I've ever encountered. I get being a woman in this industry is probably frustrating, but she didn't have to take it out on me, as a customer. I will not ever come back here!
Kelly M.
Kelly M.
Apr 13, 2017
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David C. McGhee did my first 2 tattoos last year and I came back for a 3rd. He did an awesome job! And he is just a nice guy in general. This place is clean, cool, and staff is friendly. The music is sweet too. Come get tatted here!
Anthony W.
Anthony W.
Mar 29, 2016
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Very clean and professional. Amanda did my tattoo and she was great. She made sure it was exactly like I wanted it, and it came out looking fantastic.