NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Tennessee tattoo artists could soon be trained to recognize and report human trafficking, making Tennessee the first state to require such training for tattoo professionals.

Tattoos are one of the methods used to assert control over victims, experts say. A new Tennessee bill could require tattoo artists to get training on recognizing the signs of human trafficking and ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Lawmakers are looking to tattoo artists to help save lives. A proposed bill is aimed at fighting against human trafficking and a local artist shared her experience with ...

TENNESSEE (WJHL) – The Ink of Hope Act passed the Tennessee General Assembly, which requires tattoo artists to undergo training to recognize and help stop human trafficking. Beginning Jan. 1, 2026, ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Tennessee tattoo artists are one step closer to having mandatory training on human trafficking awareness after the General Assembly unanimously passed legislation. Previous ...