EST 2002
RIVER CITY TATTOO & PIERCING CO. HAS PROUDLY SERVED THE RICHMOND COMMUNITY FOR OVER 20 YEARS, ESTABLISHING A REPUTATION FOR EXCELLENCE IN TATTOOING AND BODY PIERCING. LOCATED IN THE HEART OF VIRGINIA WITH MULTIPLE LOCATIONS, WE OFFER THE LARGEST SELECTION OF FINE BODY JEWELRY ON THE EAST COAST, & OVER 25 TALENTED TATTOO ARTISTS, CATERING TO A DIVERSE RANGE OF STYLES AND PREFERENCES. OUR COMMITMENT TO SAFETY, COMPASSION AND PROFESSIONALISM HAS MADE US THE NUMBER ONE CHOICE FOR PEDIATRIC PIERCINGS IN THE STATE. AT RIVER CITY, WE BLEND ARTISTRY WITH CARE, ENSURING EACH CLIENT LEAVES US WITH A DESIGN THEY LOVE AND A POSITIVE EXPERIENCE. AND WE WILL NOW BE TAKING OUR LOVE AND POSITIVITY NATIONWIDE, AS THE EXCLUSIVE TATTOO PARTNER WITH GALAXYCON AS GALAXIEINK!
LOCATION SPECIALS: SCOTTS ADDITION 10% OFF FOR ALL NEIGHBORHOOD EMPLOYEES
LOCATION SPECIALS: SCOTTS ADDITION 10% OFF FOR ALL NEIGHBORHOOD EMPLOYEES
LOCATION SPECIALS: CHESTERFIELD TOWNE CENTER: 10% OFF FOR ALL CTC MALL EMPLOYEES, CHESTERFIELD CO. NURSES & FIRST RESPONDERS
LOCATION SPECIALS: CHESTERFIELD TOWNE CENTER: 10% OFF FOR ALL CTC MALL EMPLOYEES, CHESTERFIELD CO. NURSES & FIRST RESPONDERS
LOCATION SPECIALS: SOUTHPARK MALL: 10% OFF FOR ALL SOUTHPARK MALL EMPLOYEES, ALL MILITARY
LOCATION SPECIALS: SOUTHPARK MALL: 10% OFF FOR ALL SOUTHPARK MALL EMPLOYEES, ALL MILITARY
LOCATION SPECIALS: ENIGMA STUDIOS: 10% OFF FOR ALL UNIVERSITY STUDENTS
LOCATION SPECIALS: ENIGMA STUDIOS: 10% OFF FOR ALL UNIVERSITY STUDENTS
featured artists
Each month, River City Tattoo & Piercing Co. highlights two of our standout and talented artists who are making significant contributions to the ever-evolving body piercing and tattooing industry.
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Nycole Fox, M.A. is an experienced piercer with nearly two decades of professional experience. She has extensive and diverse experience, including surface work, large gauge work, play piercing, genital piercings, and all traditional piercings. Her work is grounded in anatomy, informed consent, and trauma-informed practice, with a clear focus on client comfort, safety, and sustainable healing.
In addition to her piercing practice, Nycole brings a strong background in leadership and care-based professions. She has managed and operated a successful studio, trained staff, and built long-standing client relationships through professionalism and integrity. Her academic background includes graduate-level training in counseling, trauma, and crisis stabilization, which informs her grounded, steady approach with clients.
A significant portion of Nycole’s clientele are minors, and she has extensive experience working with young clients and their families while adhering to established best practices. She also has a strong interest in and additional training in piercing jewelry, including gemology and metallurgy, allowing her to guide clients in informed jewelry selection for both aesthetics and long-term wear.
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Jordan Cooke started her apprenticeship with the RCT family and has been a fully licensed artist at our South Park location for just a little over a year. Although she may be new to the industry, Jordan is always working hard to improve her skill and work with a range of styles. Her knowledge and experience as a VCU arts alumni shines through her work.
Looking for something fine line or bold and traditional? Packed with vibrant colors or classic black & grey? Jordan might be the perfect fit for you - she advocates a safe space for all and welcomes queer, POC and neurodivergent folks. Ensuring comfortability, knowledge and a focus on longevity, Jordan is passionate about sharing her love for tattooing.
When Jordan isn’t tattooing, she’s enjoying music, collecting oddities and bonding with her cats! Contact Jordan on instagram @JordanCookeTattoo to schedule you’re next forever piece!
River City Tattoo & Piercing Co. was established in 2002 by master piercer Jessica Simmons and has always been on the forefront of the industry in standards of quality and cleanliness. Simmons was appointed by the Governor of Virginia to the Board for Barber’s and Cosmetology as the state representative for the tattooing and body piercing industry, and now serves as an instructor for the Red Cross. In addition to overseeing the RCT Body Piercing Apprenticeship Program and Children’s Piercing Team, Jessica still pierces four days a week at our flagship Blvd location, serves on the board at Culture Works and is expanding her line of all natural piercing aftercare products.