Montgomery County Courthouse
Coverage of Montgomery County Courthouse in the Nexus archive.
- Chud the Builder Fantasized About “Race War.” Now He’s Charged With Attempted Murder.
Dalton Eatherly, known as Chud the Builder, faces attempted murder charges after allegedly shooting a man outside a Tennessee courthouse. He has a history of online racist rhetoric and prior arrests for theft and disorderly conduct.
- Outside Nashville, Chud the Builder’s attempted murder case has become a cause célèbre for white nationalists
Dalton Eatherly, known online as Chud the Builder, was arrested for attempting to murder Joshua Fox after an altercation outside a courthouse. His case has drawn support from white nationalists, January 6 defendants, and free speech advocates, with crowdfunding efforts raising over $300,000 for his legal defense. Donors referenced other racially charged incidents, including the 2025 Austin Metcalf stabbing and the 2007 Channon Christian and Chris Newsome murders.
- What to know about a Tennessee man known for making racist videos now charged with attempted murder
A Tennessee man known as Chud the Builder is charged with attempted murder after shooting a man outside a Clarksville courthouse. The man, Dalton Eatherly, is known for posting racist videos online. He claims to have shot in self-defense.
- Influencer detained in Tennessee over alleged confrontation involving gunfire
Dalton Eatherly, a 28-year-old influencer known as Chud the Builder, was detained in Tennessee after being involved in a confrontation with another man outside a courthouse, during which shots were fired. The incident occurred in Clarksville, Tennessee, and is being investigated by local police. Eatherly is accused of firing at the other man.