Charlotte's Top Rated Tattoo, Body Piercing and Laser Tattoo Removal Studio
Founded in 1999, Tattoo Bill’s Charlotte continues to be one of the most popular and highly reputed tattoo shops in North Carolina. Originally a tattoo shop, this establishment offers tattoos, body piercings and laser tattoo removal services. Our studio is fully licensed in NC and prides itself on maintaining one of the highest levels of cleanliness. We currently house 9 tattoo artists that specialize in a variety of styles from American Traditional to Japanese to Realism.
William "Bill" Thigpen
4.13.1944 – 3.29.2019
Marine, Police Officer, and Mason at Steele Creek Lodge 737
Bill’s father and grandfather had tattoo shops, so you could say ink was in his blood. Following his retirement, he decided to revisit his passion for tattooing and open Tattoo Bill’s Charlotte in . October 1999. He strived to have the cleanest, most modern facility to best serve his clients who meant the most to him. Bill welcomed everyone with his charming personality and treated everyone like family.
Samuel Christian Thigpen
11.7.1970 - 9.16.2019
Chris Thigpen helped his father open the doors of Tattoo Bill's Charlotte in 1999. He worked hand in hand with Bill as the studio’s body piercer and established a loyal clientele in the piercing business for years to come. Chris had a smile that could warm anyone’s heart and will truly be missed.