Damn man, that's how I felt when i lived in Phoenix. I need to get outta Chicago and go somewhere new. Good luck with the tattoo shop.

thanks. I just wish I could make some friends here ahahaha. Looks like its gonna be treks out to Knoxville

yeah... Morristown is kinda out of the way of a few big places.
Johnson City, Bristol, Kingsport & Asheville are all good within a couple hour drive.