TaxidermyXRack Life Taxidermy
Taxidermist in Johnson City, Tennessee
Big Game
Small GameAbout Rack Life Taxidermy
Rack Life Taxidermy is a taxidermy studio located in Johnson City, Tennessee that focuses on mammal mounts for hunters in the foothills of the Great Smokey Mountains.
They present a friendly, faith-oriented shop that aims to preserve hunting memories for customers who “live the Rack Life.”
Their work centers on big and small game mammals rather than fish, birds, or other categories.
Animal Mount Types
big game
- • Piebald deer
- • Velvet deer
- • Caribou
- • Moose
- • Bear
- • Elk
small game
- • Squirrel
Animal Mount Details
The studio works exclusively on mammals, covering both small game and larger big game species, and does not advertise services for fish, birds, pets, or exotics.
You can choose from shoulder, pedestal, full-body, and European-style mounts, along with some restoration work when appropriate.
Reviews frequently highlight detailed, lifelike mounts that closely match the original animal’s appearance.
Pricing & Turnaround
They do not list taxidermy prices online and encourage you to contact the studio directly for mount quotes; only branded apparel prices are published.
Customers report a wide range of turnaround experiences, from quick or on-time completion to extended delays of well over a year, so timelines appear highly variable.
The business also sells Rack Life–branded shirts and hats geared toward hunters and fans of the lifestyle.
What Customers Say
Most reviewers praise the quality and realism of the work, often calling the mounts highly detailed, lifelike, and an excellent value for the price, though a few describe only average results or issues with hides.
Feedback on service is mixed, with many customers describing the owner as friendly, professional, and focused on making sure they are happy, while others report poor communication, unreturned calls, and disputes they would not recommend to others.
Reviews also show very mixed experiences with reliability and turnaround, ranging from satisfied repeat customers who received mounts within the promised window to multiple reports of serious delays, difficulty making contact, and work still outstanding after years.
Find Out More
Rack Life Taxidermy operates in Johnson City, Tennessee, serving hunters from the surrounding foothills of the Great Smokey Mountains.
You can contact or visit the shop during normal business hours to ask questions, review examples of their mounts, and discuss options for your next mammal trophy.
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