English and Christopher Cousins at Pilgrimage Tattoo in East Nashville, Tennessee

About Pilgrimage Tattoo - Premier Custom Tattoo Studio in East Nashville, Tennessee

Who We Are

Pilgrimage Tattoo is founded by husband-and-wife tattoo artists Christopher and English Cousins. The couple moved to Nashville in 2017, promptly fell in love with the city (especially the Eastside), and began putting down roots. Years later, they are just as excited to be a part of the East Nashville neighborhood and to add to the thriving arts culture that characterizes the area.

Pilgrimage Tattoo is a premier custom tattoo studio located at 4803 Gallatin Pike in East Nashville, Tennessee. Pilgrimage Tattoo specializes in Neotraditional tattoos, Japanese-inspired tattoos, Illustrative tattoos, American traditional tattoos, and ornamental blackwork. Our experienced tattoo artists—English Cousins, Christopher Cousins, Nathan Fite, and Jessica Fox—create exceptional custom tattoo designs in a professional, collaborative studio environment.

Professional custom tattoo studio interior at Pilgrimage Tattoo in East Nashville, Tennessee
Welcoming tattoo studio environment at Pilgrimage Tattoo in East Nashville, Tennessee

Our Commitment

Pilgrimage Tattoo is committed to creating a clean and professional environment for all clients and artists.

Our shop is warm and inviting, and filled with exceptional artists that are both approachable and down-to-earth. We are looking forward to utilizing our creativity and expertise to create a tattoo that is “better than you imagined.”

This commitment extends to every aspect of our custom tattoo studio in East Nashville Tennessee. From the moment you walk through our doors, you'll experience a welcoming atmosphere where professional standards meet genuine hospitality. We maintain the highest standards of cleanliness, use professional-grade equipment, and prioritize open communication throughout the entire process to ensure your experience at Pilgrimage Tattoo exceeds expectations.

A place for artists to thrive.

Pilgrimage is a place where tattooers have the freedom to push their individual voices alongside other artists to encourage growth and the production of tattoos of the highest caliber.

Christopher and English have seen evidence in their own work of the growth that can be achieved through the thoughtful critique and encouragement of another artist (each crediting the other with spurring on their personal progress).

This served as the inspiration to create a space where artist collaboration and investment in one another would serve as the catalyst for creating the best tattoos for our clients. 

Japanese Water Dragon by Christopher Cousins at Pilgrimage Tattoo in East Nashville, Tennessee
Christopher Cousins tattooing at Pilgrimage Tattoo in East Nashville, Tennessee
American Traditional Eagle and Skull by Christopher Cousins at Pilgrimage Tattoo in East Nashville, Tennessee

Be it a memorial tattoo or just an image that looks cool, we are grateful for the opportunity to mark your personal pilgrimage.

Mark your pilgrimage with us.

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