After being trained by Charlie in 1992, I have excelled in tattooing with both clean artwork and a nice attitude. I enjoy doing all styles of tattooing, especially black & gray and cartoons. Custom work is always a pleasure.

So give me a visit at our Preston Highway location. 
See ya soon! Thanks!

Darin works Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 5:00 pm to midnight.  He is off on Wednesdays and Thursdays.

To schedule an appointment with Darin it is best to call the studio and talk to him in person. If you are not in Louisville, please email the studio at tattoo@tattoocharlies.com with your ideas and contact information (including a phone number), he will get back to you as soon as he is able. Please include his name in the header of your email.

Justin works at the Preston Hwy studio on Fridays to Tuesdays, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.  He is off on Wednesdays and Thursdays. To schedule with Justin please email him directly at sendmeyouridea@gmail.com or call the studio during his work hours.

Joel works at the Preston Hwy. studio Fridays to Mondays from 5pm to midnight. He is off Tuesdays through Thursdays.

To schedule an appointment with Joel it is best to call the studio and talk to him in person. If you are not in Louisville, please email the studio at tattoo@tattoocharlies.com with your ideas and contact information (including a phone number), he will get back to you as soon as he is able. Please include his name in the header of your email.

Joshua has been piercing for the better part of two decades. Specializing in complex ear work and other problematic piercings, this Association of Professional Piercers business member is always looking to make your experience unmatched.

Joshua pierces at Tattoo Charlie’s Preston Hwy Sundays and Mondays 10:30-4:30pm, and Tuesdays Noon-4:30pm.

For appointment scheduling please email tattoocharlieslex@gmail.com or just stop in the studio!

For appointment scheduling please email tattoocharlieslex@gmail.com

Jess pierces in Lexington Sunday-Tuesday and Thursday from noon to 8pm.

Tattoo Charlie's offers a fully vegan tattoo experience upon request.  Vegan animal friends tattoo by Darin at Tattoo Charlie's Preston hwy, Louisville, KY.  

Each year in the fall we host our Tattoos Against Cancer benefit. Over the last 9 years of events we have raised over $73,000 for Meghan's Mountain, a local charity that supports quality of life issues for children dealing with cancer. Over the last few years Camp Quality, Indian Summer Camp, and the children at Norton Children's Hospital going through cancer treatment.

Sadly, In January of 2016 Meghan lost her battle with cancer. Her legacy of helping others will live on through her foundation and  all of those whose lives she touched.

It takes a lot of work and effort to put this event on each year and we love every minute of it. The artists here all donate their time and skill for the day, the business donates all of the supplies, and you all donate your money all for a wonderful cause. It is an honor to be able to give back to our community in such a meaningful way.

Each year we work to make our event better than the previous one, keep an eye on our Facebook pages for details as fall rolls around each year!

Voted number one tattoo studio in Louisville 2012-2024 and top 3 in piercing for the same 12 years.

Whether you want a portrait, fine line, realism, traditional, or any other style of tattooing we have an artist to fit your needs. We love doing everything from the smallest piece to full back pieces! Custom work is our specialty and we are always happy to work off of a design you bring in.

All of our piercers are members of the Association of Professional Piercers and uphold a high standard of safety. We use only American made quality jewelry, never imported costume jewelry like you’d find at a mall retailer.

We use internally threaded jewelry for your safety and comfort with all of our piercings. External threads tear the tissue causing extra pain, excessive scar tissue, and slower healing. Internal threads go in smoothly causing less pain, less damage to the skin, and promote faster healing. Quality jewelry matters.

Please browse our artist portfolios and Facebook page for examples of the quality we offer.

We want to earn your business, stop in and talk to a professional artist or piercer today! If you have a design or just an idea come in and we can make it a reality -

While -U- Wait!