Dalton Eatherly, better known online as "Chud the Builder," was arrested May 9 after what police say started as a big night out at a downtown Nashville steakhouse and ended with a nearly $372 tab, a livestream dustup and a set of criminal charges. Authorities say he was booked on theft of services, resisting arrest and disorderly conduct.
Livestreaming led to a dispute, police say
An arrest affidavit obtained by local reporters says Eatherly ordered two full entrees, drinks and appetizers totaling $371.55 before staff at Bob’s Steak & Chop asked him to stop livestreaming. According to the affidavit, he then began yelling, made racial statements and later told staff he would not pay for the meal he had already consumed. Those details were reported by WSMV.
Arrest and charges
Police arrested Eatherly on Saturday and charged him with disorderly conduct, resisting arrest and theft of services. He was booked on a $5,000 bond, according to reporting. FOX5 Las Vegas republished the WSMV account of the arrest and affidavit. The affidavit reportedly says Eatherly "intended to deprive, withhold and otherwise refused to make a payment" for the meal he consumed.
Who is "Chud the Builder"?
Eatherly, who uses the handle "Chud the Builder," is described in the affidavit as a content creator who films on Broadway and who has produced material the affidavit calls racially charged. That characterization and the affidavit's specifics are laid out in the WSMV report. Beyond the affidavit, the station did not describe an immediate motive for the Nashville incident.
What’s next
The FOX5 account does not list a court date, and the station's piece does not include a statement from Metro Nashville Police or the restaurant at the time of publication. Court filings in Davidson County will show scheduled hearings and any further filings as the case moves forward. We will update this story if officials or court records provide more details.
