By Ashley Robinson Dalton Eatherly, the Tennessee livestreamer known online as Chud the Builder, is no longer being held at the Montgomery County Jail. He was released on bond on August 10, 2026, after spending more than two months in custody.
The latest reports answer the question “Is Chud the Builder still in jail?” with no. However, Eatherly has not been cleared of the allegations against him. He remains involved in criminal cases in Montgomery County and Davidson County, and both matters are still moving through the Tennessee court system.
The charges are allegations. Eatherly is presumed innocent unless prosecutors prove the case in court.
Why Dalton Eatherly was arrested
Eatherly’s most serious case comes from a shooting outside the Montgomery County Courthouse in Clarksville, Tennessee, on May 13, 2026. Authorities say a confrontation outside the courthouse turned violent and that another man was shot during the incident. Eatherly was also injured.
Prosecutors charged Eatherly with attempted murder, aggravated assault, reckless endangerment with a deadly weapon and employing a firearm during the commission of a dangerous felony. The case was later sent to a grand jury for review.
Eatherly has disputed the prosecution’s account and has indicated that he acted in self-defense. The question of who started the confrontation and whether the shooting was legally justified will be decided through the court process, not online arguments or livestream commentary.
His bond was set at $1 million
The court initially set Eatherly’s bond at $1.25 million. That amount was later reduced to $1 million. He remained in the Montgomery County Jail while arrangements were made to satisfy the bond and comply with the court’s release requirements.
News reports said the release conditions included close supervision and restrictions designed to reduce the risk of another confrontation. Conditions reported in earlier hearings included GPS monitoring, a curfew and limits related to social-media activity. The exact terms can be changed by the judge as the case continues.
On August 10, a Montgomery County Jail employee confirmed that Eatherly had bonded out. The jail did not publicly disclose the details of the payment arrangement.
The separate Nashville restaurant case
The courthouse shooting case is not Eatherly’s only legal problem. He was arrested in Davidson County earlier in May after an incident at a Nashville restaurant. He faces charges that include theft of services, disorderly conduct and resisting arrest.
According to reports, the incident involved a dispute over livestreaming and an unpaid restaurant bill of roughly $400. Staff members allegedly asked Eatherly to stop recording or leave the establishment. The case has also been sent to a grand jury for review.
Because the Davidson County case is separate from the courthouse shooting, release from the Montgomery County Jail does not automatically end the Nashville prosecution. Court officials and prosecutors have been reviewing whether additional custody requirements could apply in Davidson County.
What happens after his release
Being released on bond means Eatherly can remain outside jail while the criminal cases continue under conditions set by the court. It is not the same as having the charges dismissed, winning the case or being found not guilty.
The next stages may include grand-jury action, additional hearings, motions from the defense, evidence review and possible plea negotiations. If no agreement is reached, the most serious allegations could eventually proceed toward trial.
A judge may also revisit the bond if Eatherly violates a release condition, misses a hearing or is accused of new conduct that creates a safety concern. That means his custody status could change again even though he is currently out of jail.
Is Chud the Builder free now?
As of the latest available reports, Chud the Builder is out of the Montgomery County Jail on bond. He may remain free while the Tennessee cases continue, provided he follows every court order and appears when required.
The final outcome will depend on the evidence, court rulings and any decision by prosecutors to proceed with the charges. Until those proceedings are completed, it is accurate to say that Eatherly is out on bond, not that he has been cleared of wrongdoing.