Tennessee

To get a tattoo license in Tennessee, you typically need a year of apprenticeship under a licensed artist, a Bloodborne Pathogen certificate, Hepatitis B vaccination proof, and must apply in person at your local county health department with fees, but experienced out-of-state artists with 2+ years can bypass apprenticeship by providing documentation for a direct license. You must be 18+, pass an exam, and operate from a permitted shop.