OUR STORY
Safe House Tattoo Studio began in 2012 with the simple goal: To be home for dinner every night. This is why we close earlier than the average studio. Owner Ian White’s initial intent was to open a private studio, but he soon discovered fairly quickly that he risked becoming artistically stagnant if he wasn’t surrounded with other likeminded tattooers on a daily basis. So after nine months as a private studio, Ian White Tattoos became Safe House Tattoo Studio.
"Safe House" is a reflection of Ian’s desire to create a safe place for himself, other tattoo artists, and the clients who walk into the shop or sit in our artist stations. That aspect of the shop has grown and evolved over the years. We want our clients to feel safe, heard, and confident that we will be present with them throughout their tattoo experience. We also want our staff of artists to feel safe, heard, and confident in the environment provided for them to create within. We hope that the freedom and comfort that our artists feel is passed on to you as the client.
Our Mission
Established in 2012, Safe House Tattoo Studio strives to bring an eclectic group of the best tattoo artists in Nashville, TN, together in hopes to grow in their individual styles and goals, and providing them a safe, encouraging place to express themselves through tattoo art.
That environment then passes down to the client as both a great experience and a great tattoo.