Hornets Nest Elite Art Studio

billy did a tattoo for my girlfriend today. small but sentimental. this was only her second tattoo so he was able to give her lots of good advice and some artistic guidance. We were taken right away without and appointment and treated immediately as if we were old friends. If either of us ever get another tattoo it will only be at Hornet's Nest. It is a super clean place with friendly, talented artists too. I am a dentist and one of the guys and i talked about different autoclaves and sterilization stuff just in casual conversation. They know their art and obviously super cautious about keeping a really clean place! LOVED THEM!!! THANKS AGAIN BILLY--YOU'RE AWESOME!!!!! michele and brenda :)

I really like this studio. The environment is warm and the music is always at the perfect volume. The atmosphere is friendly and inviting and the lighting is excellent. The furniture is comfortable and all the artists are friendly. My artist is David Honaker, has been for ages now. I always go back with Dave because we can discuss piece placement, size, design, and shading options. Dave has been at this game for a long time and he has seen tattoos age and what the tend to do over time. That's a grest in site to have on your side when you think you have a good idea that might not look so great in 10 years lol. That's probably my favorite thing about Dave and other good seasoned tattoo artists, they will shoot you straight about your ideas from their experience. It's not all about making money, it's alao about making a name for yourself.

Went here for my first tattoo and the guy that did it was absolutely amazing and I’m in love with my tattoo! I moved to Georgia sadly but when I go back to Kentucky I will definitely be coming back to get my second or third tattoo! I highly recommend coming here!

Went in to have them put my daith jewelry back in after taking it out for a medical procedure. JD was very helpful, professional, and was quickly able to get it back in! He explained what he was doing before and during. Very glad I came here, and will definitely be back!

My husband and I went here tonight, on our 20th wedding anniversary, to get tattoos. We wanted to speak with someone and ask questions, being that this would be our first tattoo. A bald man with sideburns approached us and just sat in a chair at the desk and looked at us as if we were freaks. He was the tattoo artist that was supposedly going to get our business. We asked him some questions and I will say that I have never met a more rude man!!! He had no personality. He showed us some pictures of his work (only after we asked) which were blurry and very comic-like. He gave no suggestions or even asked us what we may like. My husband did not have his mind made up completely on what he was going to get. He thought talking to someone would help. This man was a disgrace to The Hornet's Nest! We left. I was not going to give that place our business. I will have my kids/friends pass the word around Facebook and school that this place is very unfriendly. Why would anyone want to trust someone like that? I'll give bad reviews for this place anywhere I am asked to save someone the time from going there. Go somewhere that has been around for awhile. Just because their studio looks new and shiny does not mean the staff is. He must not be happy with what he is doing if he treats potential customers this way!!!

I had a bad experience last month trying to get my nose pierced at another shop in town so I was extremely nervous going into the Hornet's Nest today. They were amazing! It took seconds to get the piercing and it barely hurt at all. Everyone there was extremely nice. I would recommend the Hornet's Nest to anyone getting a piercing.

Great shop with an awesome vibe, very clean! I get my work done by David Honaker, he's great artist. I recommend him to anyone that asks about a tattoo! Go check em out and you will feel right at home!

I would not go anywhere else! Super clean, great atmosphere and most of all Billy Noel is a master of his craft. His artistry is amazing! I highly recommend The Hornet's Nest & guarantee you will love whatever art you get on your body.

I'm so glad I found Joshua to do my piercing. He was very friendly and made me feel comfortable and relaxed. Also, I loved how he seemed to follow the book on keeping everything clean and sanitary. I'm a complete germaphob so that's saying a lot!

Sean stone worked magic on a tattoo I already had that was not in anyway good. He took the time to make sure I got what I wanted and that it looked good. Thank you for turning my mess into something beautiful. You were so sweet and kind. Also the lady who greeted us was so nice and very willing to help us. Thank you!!!