Staff

Doy Gardner

Doy grew up in south Alabama and moved to Nashville in 1999 to pursue music. His love for the art of tattooing ultimately lead to him partnering with Josh Woods to open Black 13 in 2008. While Josh and the others tattoo, Doy handles all the other aspects of B13.

Josh Woods

Josh grew up in Alpena, Michigan and moved to Nashville in 2008 to open B13 with Doy Gardner. Josh has worked to make a name for himself and is known most for his bold bright colors and cartoony / illustrated style.

Amanda Leadman

Amanda will be joining the B13 family full time in June 2012

Jon Ragoe

Jon was born and raised in this great state of TN and joined the B13 family in early 2012. Jon accepts walk-ins as well as appointments.

Marty “Riet” McEwen

Marty "Riet" grew up in Lavergne, TN and apprenticed here at B13 under Josh Woods. Marty is a talented artist and when you're in the Nashville area you will want to keep an eye out for his amazing Graffiti work around town.

Ryan Thomas

Ryan grew up in Toledo Ohio and joined B13 in 2010. Ryan prefers to work within the traditional style of tattooing and looks amazing in v-neck t-shirts.

Steve Martin

Steve has been with us from the beginning in 2008. Steve is an extremely versatile artist working within multiple styles and excelling at both color and black and grey work.

Tye Harris

This young man hails from deep in the heart of Texas and joined our family March of 2012. If you like black and grey realism, Tye is the guy hands down.

Timmy B

Timmy B joined B13 in 2011. Within the last few years Timmy has been causing a stir throughout the tattoo community with his vivid work and amazing detail.

William Ritter

William keeps us clean.