Nashville's Beloved Tattoo Studio
REAL TALK. We’re not big fans of the word “best.” Art is subjective and Nashville is overflowing with incredible talent in every corner of the city! We kind of wish the category was “Nashville’s Beloved Tattoo Studio” - less about competition, more about community, and way more in line with what we’re about.
But, alas, here we are. So we’re turning to YOU to vote for SAFE HOUSE TATTOO in Nashville Scene’s Best of Nashville 2025.
HEADS UP. For your vote to count, you’ll need to create an account and vote in at least 20 categories! If you love Nashville like the way we do then this won’t be hard! But if you need some inspiration, we’ve made a list of local businesses we enjoy :) This will take about 10 minutes so plan accordingly!
And lastly, from the bottom of our hearts, THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING US! We hope to see you again either at the studio or at our tattoo convention happening in Nashville Nov 7-9, Middle Tennessee Tattoo Expo.
Xoxo, Ian and Lindsay White
Arts, Culture & Music
Best Bowling Alley: Eastside Bowl
Best Honky Tonk: American Legion Post 82
Best Event/Festival (local): Middle Tennessee Tattoo Expo
Food & Drink
Best Bagel: Mr. Aaron’s Goods
Best Bar: Roy’s Tavern
Best Barbecue: Shotgun Willies
Best Breakfast: Ladybird Taco, Cafe Roze, Frothy Monkey (Can’t pick just one!)
Best Brewery (local): East Nashville Beer Works
Best Burger: Bad Luck Burger
Best Coffeehouse: Dose and Retrograde Coffee
Best Creative Menu: Lyra
Best Donuts: McGaugh’s Donuts
Best French Fries: Riverside Grillshack
Best Hot Dog: Daddy’s Dogs
Best Ice Cream: Sip Café
Best Pizza: East Nashville Beer Works
Best Sandwich Shop: Mitchell’s Deli
Best Thai: S.S. Gai
Health, Beauty, & Fitness
Best Gym: Nashville Personal Training Company and Margaret Maddox YMCA
Best Hair Salon: Holiday Salon and Sister’s Collective
Best Pharmacy: Riverside Village Pharmacy
People & Places
Best Park: Shelby Park
Retails & Services
Best Barber Shop: Black Heart Barber and East Nashville Beard & Barber
Best New Business: Vega Shawarma
Best Place to Buy Vinyl: Grimey’s
Best Tattoo Shop: +SAFE HOUSE TATTOO STUDIO+ - DUH
Best Vintage Clothing Store: High Class Hillbilly and Backslide Vintage