Voted Best Barbershop in Tennessee 2025 by Guide to Tennessee
Michael Martin is a seasoned Master Barber with nearly 14 years of professional experience and has called Nashville home since 2000. He is the owner and sole barber of Hawkins Barbershop, a private Nashville barbershop offering one-on-one, appointment-only service. In 2025, Hawkins Barbershop was honored as Best Barbershop in Tennessee by Guide to Tennessee, recognizing Michael’s commitment to craftsmanship, consistency, and client experience.
Michael’s journey in barbering has taken him across the globe, refining his skills in major cities including Los Angeles, Chicago, Portland, Rotterdam, and Greece. These experiences shaped a style rooted in classic barbering, elevated with modern technique, precision, and adaptability.
With a strong passion for education, Michael has shared his knowledge widely throughout the industry. He has led training sessions in salons and barbershops and taught on the stages of major hair shows as an educator for Reuzel, one of the world’s leading men’s grooming brands. His dedication to excellence has helped influence professional standards both locally and nationally.
For the past seven years, Michael has owned and operated Hawkins Barbershop. After running a six-chair, full-service shop for its first five years, Hawkins intentionally evolved into a private, solo suite. This change allows for a focused, unrushed experience built around trust, quiet conversation, and personalized attention.
Hawkins Barbershop specializes in precision haircuts, classic and modern styles, beard trims, and tailored grooming services for men in Nashville. Every appointment is private and designed to deliver consistent, high-quality results without distraction.
Michael’s work has been featured in respected publications including GQ, Garden & Gun, Nashville Lifestyles, Nashville Scene, and more. His reputation continues to grow through long-term client relationships, word of mouth, and a commitment to doing things the right way.
Hawkins Barbershop is more than a place to get a haircut. It is a private space built on experience, trust, and craft. Book an appointment with Michael to enjoy a personalized grooming experience shaped by global influence and Nashville character.
There will be a price discount if payments are made in Cash or Btc, in shop.
New Client Haircut
Select this option for any haircut if, and only if, it is your first time to visit Hawkins.
$77
Classic Barber Haircut
Michael strives to give some of the top classic mens haircuts around. Suited for every head and hair type.
$77
Skin Fade Classic Haircut
Same as above, but with the sides taken all the way down to skin.
$77
Clean Ups
This is a 15 minute service – This is for in between haircuts. Only the sides will be cut, and then blended into the top.
$47
Skin Fade Cleanup
Same as above, but with the sides taken all the way down to skin.
$57
Standard Beard Shaping
$47
Buzz Cut
Clippers all over, taper included.
$47
CANCELLATION POLICY
Late Policy: After 10 minutes from your scheduled appointment time, you will be asked to reschedule.
We require a credit card to reserve an appointment and 12 hours notice to cancel or reschedule; in the case that 12 hours is not given for a cancellation, we will charge 100% of the service for a missed appointment. No shows are included under this policy.
CHILDREN
Where young men are concerned, we ask that they be old enough to sit in the barber chair, unaccompanied, and sit still for the entire length of the cut. If you feel this may be a challenge for your youngster, we suggest he may still be a bit young to begin at Hawkins, and we would be glad to help you find a place for him until that time occurs. For those that are in the shop waiting to get haircuts, or waiting on a family member, we ask that you please keep an eye on them, and not allow them to run wild. Horsin’ around will not be tolerated and we’d rather them hear it from you than us.
CURRENT LOCATION
2603 Eighth Ave South
Suite #6
Nashville, TN 37204
To find us: Hawkins is Suite #6 in the Sola Salon Suites business. Next door to Orange Theory and across the street from Sinema restaurant.
Please DO NOT use the contact form to request an appointment. Use the “Book Now” button for appointments.
PHONE
We no longer have a phone, due to Michael being solo in the shop, and unable to take calls during appointments, which are booked back to back all day. Please leave early enough for your appointment, to arrive on time, and avoid needing to call.
HOURS
Tues: 11am-4pm
Wed, Thurs: 11am-6pm
Friday: 10am -4:00pm
Saturdays: 9am - 2pm