Hard Knox Tattoo Co., 750 E.G. Miles Parkway, hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony and grand opening Tuesday in conjunction with the Liberty County Chamber of Commerce.
Owners Melanie Quinn and Mark Hays welcomed chamber staff, board members and ambassadors as well as friends and family.
“We would like to thank everyone for coming out today and making this possible,” said Hays, who also is a tattoo artist. “A special thanks to Beth at the chamber of commerce for organizing this event.”
“The chamber is here to support you and your business,” chamber of commerce board Chairman Kevin Thomas said. “We welcome you as new members and welcome you to our growing family.”
The owners of the company said they are proud to be Hinesville’s first professional tattoo and body-piercing establishment. 
They promised to bring their customers the best that the modern tattoo industry has to offer. The owners said their goal is to provide their customers with a clean, friendly environment where they will receive tattoos and piercings of only the highest quality. 
Hard Knox Tattoo Co. has promised that it will hire experienced professionals and use the best products available.
The owners said they will continue their education of the newest techniques and safety available and will provide that same training for their staff. 
By employing these techniques, they said they will set the standard high for any and all who follow.
The owners of Hard Knox Tattoo Co. believe that the citizens of Hinesville and the military stationed at Fort Stewart deserve nothing less than the best and highest quality of work that they can provide.