The Red & Black is a 501c3 nonprofit. Please consider a one-time gift or become a monthly supporter. Cancel anytime. Athens is home to a rich tattoo scene - from Pain and Wonder, established in 1995 ...

Let's be real for a second: Getting a tattoo can be scary. The looming permanence of the decision you're about to make, the sterile smell and, not to mention, the pain of a needle stabbing your skin ...

COLUMBIA — Women-owned tattoo shops in Columbia are creating a safe space where people feel welcome — and are welcome to be themselves — all while getting permanent art tattooed on their bodies.