Downtown Nashville’s Ink Sanctuary

Right off Broadway. Open late. No regrets.

Welcome to Rebel Yell Tattoos, where your wild night in Nashville gets permanently legendary. Nestled in the heart of downtown, just steps from the chaos of Broadway, we’re the shop people stumble into at midnight and strut out of with stories written in ink.

Whether you’re buzzed, bold, or just breaking free — we specialize in American traditional tattoos, custom pieces, and walk-ins that turn “What if?” into “Hell yeah.”

About Us

✅ Located Downtown Nashville – Minutes from Broadway Bars

✅ Real Artists. Real Ink. No B.S.

✅ Late Night Tattoo Appointments & Walk-Ins Welcome

✅ Specializing in Traditional, Flash, and Custom Work

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The Best Place to Get a Tattoo in Nashville, TN

If you’re wandering the neon-soaked streets of downtown Nashville looking for a tattoo that hits different — welcome to

Rebel Yell Tattoo & Social Club. Just a short stumble from Broadway, this isn’t your run-of-the-mill ink shop. It’s where

late-night legends are born and bold tattoos get carved into wild stories.

At the heart of it all isJay Evans, a master of American traditional tattooing and a name that carries serious weight in the industry. With decades of experience and a reputation built on bold lines, clean shading, and no-BS artistry, Jay’s work has become iconic — not just in Nashville, but across the country. He didn’t just open a shop… he built a damn movement.

The crew at Rebel is stacked with heavy hitters. Aaron lays down color like nobody’s business.

Nathan brings the kind of bold linework that punches through the noise.

Will is a precision machine — every piece is razor sharp.

Josh knows how to bring energy and attitude into every tattoo.

Rebel Yell isn’t just a place to get ink — it’s an experience. Whether it’s your first tattoo or your fiftieth, you’ll walk out with something unforgettable. And with our late-night vibe, we’re open when other shops are sleeping — ready for anyone cool enough to get tattooed at midnight in Music City.

You’re in Nashville. Make it count. Get inked at Rebel Yell.

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Why Rebel Yell?

Because we're the best of the best in Nashville, Tennessee!

W Pendarvis

Good people, fantastic artists. This is 100% the spot in Nashville.

Kim

Went in last minute and Kenny did amazing tattoos for me and my friend! The best way to end our trip! Great clean place and great price!

Britni B

We are on tour and wanted to get tattoos while in Nashville for our last show today. At the recommendation of a friend, we popped in to Rebel Yell. THANK YOU so much for accommodating all of us! We even popped our drummers tattoo cherry!

🎸 Things to Do on Broadway in Nashville 🎸

Broadway in Nashville isn’t just a street — it’s a rite of passage. Whether you’re here for the honky-tonks or hunting for the best late-night tattoo shop (hey, that’s us), there’s no shortage of unforgettable stops. Here’s your ultimate guide to turning up the volume on your Music City night out:

🖋️ Get Tattooed at Rebel Yell

Obviously this is something you have to do because it's a Nashville right of passage. Right off Broadway, Rebel Yell Tattoo & Social Club is the go-to for bold, American traditional ink. Walk in, get tattooed, and walk out with a story to match your night out. Whether it’s your first or your fiftieth, we’re open late and ready to roll.

🍻 Hit the Iconic Honky Tonks

You can’t say you did Nashville without grabbing a drink at Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge, Honky Tonk Central, or Kid Rock’s Big Ass Honky Tonk. Live music pours out of every door, and the party never stops.

🍗 Grab Some Late-Night Nashville Hot Chicken

Need to fuel up before or after your tattoo? Swing by Hattie B’s, Prince’s, or Party Fowl and get a taste of that legendary Nashville Hot Chicken — just don’t wipe your hands on your fresh ink.

🎶 Catch a Live Show

From the Ryman Auditorium to backroom bars with surprise sets, Broadway is bursting with live music every night of the week. Country, blues, rock — if it makes noise, it lives here.

📸 Snap the Perfect Insta Pic

Don’t leave without a photo in front of the John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge, the “I Believe in Nashville” mural, or even better — your fresh new tattoo from Rebel Yell.

1022 4th Ave. S. Nashville, TN 37210

(615) 750-2008