n’ Vious tattoo Gallery
About
PROFESSIONAL TATTOO ARTISTS
N’Vious Tattoo Gallery is a professional tattoo studio in Cookeville, Tennessee serving clients throughout the Upper Cumberland region. Our shop was built around one idea: incredible tattoos come from talented artists working in an environment where creativity, respect, and collaboration come first.
We specialize in custom tattoo work, meaning every piece is designed specifically for the person wearing it. Whether you’re coming in for your first tattoo or adding to a collection, our artists work closely with you to create something meaningful, well-designed, and built to last.
At N’Vious Tattoo Gallery, tattooing is more than a service — it’s a craft. Our artists focus on strong design, clean execution, and tattoos that age well over time. From black and grey realism to fine line work, illustrative designs, and bold custom concepts, every tattoo is approached with precision and attention to detail.
Clients travel from across Cookeville, Baxter, Livingston, Sparta, Gainesboro, Crossville, and the surrounding Upper Cumberland communities to work with our artists.
Every tattoo starts with a conversation. We take the time to understand your idea, placement, and style so the final design fits your body and your vision. Our artists collaborate with each client to develop a custom piece that reflects their story, personality, or artistic inspiration.
Whether you’re looking for photorealistic portraits, detailed black and grey work, pop culture tattoos, or original custom designs, N’Vious Tattoo Gallery is committed to creating tattoos you’ll be proud to wear for life.
A Relaxed, Professional Tattoo Experience
N’Vious Tattoo Gallery was designed to feel welcoming, comfortable, and creative. We believe the tattoo experience should be just as memorable as the artwork itself. Our studio provides a professional, clean, and relaxed environment where clients can enjoy the process of getting tattooed.
Our artists love great conversations, great art, and building relationships with the people who walk through our doors.
Meet the team
rik sharp
tattoo artist/ shop owner
Rik Sharp is the owner and lead artist at N’Vious Tattoo Gallery. With years of experience behind the machine, Rik is best known for his strong black and gray tattoo work, creating bold, detailed pieces that stand the test of time.
Rik takes a collaborative approach to tattooing, working closely with clients to develop custom designs that bring their ideas to life. Whether it’s a large-scale piece or a meaningful personal tattoo, he focuses on strong composition, clean execution, and timeless black and gray artistry.
As the owner of the shop, Rik is dedicated to maintaining a clean, professional, and welcoming environment for both clients and artists. His passion for tattooing shows not only in the work he creates, but in the culture he helps build inside the studio.
When he’s not tattooing, Rik enjoys building model trains, riding his motorcycle, and hunting for unique antiques and vintage finds.
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corey Dickens
Tattoo artist
Corey has been tattooing for five years and enjoys working in a range of styles. He especially likes fine line and color tattoo work, along with black and grey realism, and is always excited to take on more neo-traditional color pieces.
Before becoming a tattoo artist, Corey studied at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville in the Fine Arts department. Art has been a lifelong passion for him, and tattooing has become a natural extension of that creative path.
Outside of the shop, Corey is a devoted husband and father, spending most of his free time with his family. He’s incredibly grateful to make a career out of tattooing and looks forward to welcoming many more clients through the doors of the shop.
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zachary hickey
Tattoo Artist
Zach’s path into tattooing wasn’t a straight line—it was a decade of filling sketchbooks, a detour through animation school, and a lot of knocking on doors until the right one finally opened. That persistence shaped Zach’s philosophy: if you have a vision, he has the grit and the ink to help bring it to life.
Clients who sit in Zach’s chair can expect a collaborative experience. Whether he’s diving into the lore behind a design or just vibing to a good playlist, Zach’s goal is always the same: a professional, sterile, and relaxed environment where clients feel comfortable and involved in the process.
When he’s not holding a tattoo machine, Zach is probably holding a D20 or a deck of cards. He’s a massive fan of Dungeons & Dragons, Magic: The Gathering, and just about any tabletop game that mixes strategy with imagination.
If you’ve got an idea you want to bring to life, Zach is ready to roll for initiative.
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