This week on Heart of the City, we sit down with Jennifer Edge — owner of Main Line Tattoo, founder of Literary Ink, community champion, and a creative force shaping Chattanooga in more ways than one. Jennifer opens up about breaking into the tattoo industry in a small Southern city, how her identity has informed the inclusive space she’s built, and the evolving artistry that’s made her a mentor to so many.
We explore the way she wants people to feel in her presence, the impact she hopes to leave simply by being herself, and the thoughtful approach she brings to her work, her team, and her community. Jennifer also shares how competing in Dare to Dance — and the injury that came with it — has challenged her physically and professionally while deepening her sense of purpose.
It’s honest, raw, inspiring — and a look at the artistry and humanity that shape Chattanooga’s creative scene.