PINEY FLATS, Tenn. (WJHL) – Melissa Arrowood has always had an eye for art. Her distinctive eyes spotted the perfect opportunity to take her art to the next level and jump into the world of tattooing.

Chelsea Holloway owns Earth Alchemy Tattoo on Cherokee Street. The shop (2839 Cherokee, 314-899-0891) inks up customers by appointment, Monday through Saturday. • I’ve been tattooing for eight years.

It’s never too late to get a tattoo. Jason didn’t get his first ink until after he turned 30, and now he’s the proud owner of an Avengers-themed sleeve. The tribute to the Marvel group was completed ...

A new woman-owned tattoo studio opening soon in Elgin hopes to connect people to meaningful art, and not just on their bodies. Amy Porter will open Alchemy Tattoo & Gallery at 107 E. Highland Ave.

This story is part of Tri-Cities Best, a viewer-driven segment of News Channel 11’s community coverage. Your votes placed Alchemy & Shade as the Tri-Cities’ Best Tattoo Shop, among several finalists ...