American Traditional
Bold lines, solid color, and motifs that have stood the test of a hundred years. Built to age beautifully.
Downtown Athens, Georgia · Since the start
Straight Lines.
Straight Lines.
True Stories.
Custom tattoos done with old-world craft and a steady hand. Traditional, black & grey, fine line, and cover-ups — built around your idea, on East Broad Street.
The Shop
A downtown studio built on craft, not gimmicks.
Walk The Line Tattoo Co. sits in the heart of Downtown Athens — a clean, comfortable studio where seasoned artists take the time to get your piece right. We’re here for the first-timer and the heavily collected alike.
Bring a fully-formed idea or just a feeling and a few references. We’ll talk it through, draw it up, and tattoo it with the care a permanent piece deserves. Licensed, sterile, and serious about your safety.
100%
Custom & Freehand
7
Days A Week Booking
A+
Sterile & Licensed
What We Do
Styles in the house
From bold American traditional to whisper-fine single needle. If you don’t see your style, ask — chances are one of our artists lives for it.
Black & Grey
Smooth gradients, deep shadows, and realism. Portraits, religious work, and fine detail in monochrome.
Fine Line & Illustrative
Delicate single-needle linework, botanicals, and script. Small, precise, and personal.
Neo-Traditional & Color
Vivid palettes and bold illustration with a modern twist on classic subject matter.
Cover-Ups & Rework
Turning old ink and regrets into something you’re proud of. Honest consults, real solutions.
Custom & Flash
One-of-a-kind designs drawn for you, plus ready-to-go flash off the wall for walk-ins.
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Fresh from the chair
A look at what’s been walking out the door. Follow along on Instagram for the daily feed.
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The Crew
Meet the artists
A tight roster of resident tattooers, each with their own hand and specialties. Browse portfolios and book directly.
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Corey Lambert
Owner · TraditionalBold American traditional and big, readable color work.
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Todd Gregg
Black & Grey · RealismSmooth shading, portraits, and detailed monochrome pieces.
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Jay Smalley
Fine Line · IllustrativeDelicate linework, botanicals, and custom script.
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“Radar”
Neo-Trad · ColorVivid neo-traditional and bold illustrative color.
How It Works
From idea to ink in three steps
No mystery, no pressure. Here’s exactly how a custom piece comes together at Walk The Line.
Tell us your idea
Send a booking request with your concept, size, placement, and any references. Walk-ins welcome too.
Consult & design
We match you with the right artist, talk it through, and draw up a custom design. A deposit reserves your chair.
Get tattooed
Show up rested and fed. We tattoo it clean, send you home with aftercare, and you wear it for life.
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Word On Broad Street
What clients say
“Walked in nervous for my first tattoo and left obsessed. Clean shop, zero ego, and the linework is perfect. Already planning the next one.”
“Brought in a rough idea and they turned it into the best piece on my body. These folks actually listen and the price was fair.”
“Best shop in Athens, hands down. Did a cover-up I thought was impossible. Can’t recommend Walk The Line enough.”
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Find Us
Right downtown on East Broad
Easy to find, easy to park near. Pop in for a walk-in or to chat through an idea in person.
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
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| Tuesday | 12:00 – 8:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 12:00 – 8:00 PM |
| Thursday | 12:00 – 8:00 PM |
| Friday | 12:00 – 10:00 PM |
| Saturday | 12:00 – 10:00 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Ready When You Are
Let’s make something permanent.
Book a consultation or swing by for a walk-in. Your next tattoo starts with a hello.