Chud's
Story
Every event, every attack, every moment that brought us here. Documented and dated.
Construction Roots
Dalton Eatherly is described in reporting as a Tennessee-based contractor who later became known online as ChudTheBuilder. Useful background for the "Builder" origin angle.
The Chud Persona Begins
He develops a confrontational IRL livestream persona centered around public filming, provocation, and free-speech framing. Local reporting says he built a following from livestream confrontations with strangers.
Free Speech Framing
Fundraiser language reportedly framed his situation around supporters and free speech, while saying backlash affected his contracting work and family support.
Chud Army Emerges
Chud's own X posts thanked supporters and referenced the "Chud army," with GiveSendGo links appearing before the later shooting case.
Local Police Dispute
Reporting and public posts reference an incident where he allegedly claimed affiliation with Clarksville police; the original CPD Facebook statement should be saved before using strongly.
Harassment Case Moves Forward
Eatherly had a Montgomery County harassment case from November that reporting says was later bound over to a grand jury in April. AP also reported he had been out on bond in that case.
Kick Ban Escalates
Kick reportedly first issued a temporary ban, then extended it indefinitely after viral public-harassment footage and prior clips resurfaced.
Move to Pump
After the Kick ban, he announced he would move streaming activity to Pump.fun. This is a platform-migration moment, not just a negative event.
Family Support Fund
Posts and fundraiser snippets describe donations as support for Chud and his family, including relocation/security/family support framing.
Dress-Photo Rumor Denied
A viral Facebook post and X discussions claimed an image showed Chud wearing a dress (the 'lil Tinkerbell' meme). Chud and supporters denied authenticity, calling it doctored or misattributed.
Lethal-Force Warnings
Multiple reports cite May 7 X posts about using lethal force and violent rhetoric. These posts are legally sensitive and should be archived exactly with timestamps and context.
Steakhouse Arrest
Nashville police affidavit reporting says he was asked not to livestream at Bob's Steak & Chop House, allegedly became disruptive, refused to pay a $371.55 bill, and was charged with theft of services, disorderly conduct, and resisting arrest.
Trevv Hat Incident
Reporting describes a Nashville confrontation where internet personality Trevv allegedly grabbed Chud's hat; Chud later claimed aggravated robbery/battery, but no public arrest was reported at the time.
Courthouse Confrontation
Outside the Montgomery County Courts Center, Chud and Joshua Fox allegedly got into a confrontation that escalated into gunfire; both men were injured. Clarksville Now cites the arrest warrant and surveillance references.
Self-Defense Claim
AP reported that in an audio stream after the shooting, Eatherly said he acted in self-defense after the other man started hitting him. This should be included because it is his side of the story.
