BADASSMUTHAGRABBER.
TALES, OPINIONS & OTHER ACCOUNTSKNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE · CHAD D. HENSLEY, PROPRIETOR
The collected adventures of Chad D. Hensley

Free-Wheeling& Never Squealing.

BADASSMUTHAGRABBER.COM

An account of one man’s dealings with the world,
which has so far declined to apologize.

BEGIN WITH A TALE ↗
A dignified donkey in a top hat, framed in ornate vintage scrollwork
A GENTLEMAN WITH A PENCHANT FOR SHENANIGANRY.
STORIES   /   POETRY   /   COMMENTARY   /   MUSINGSTHE WORLD PROVIDES THE MATERIAL.

01 / The Writings

FIELD NOTES FROM ACROSS THE TRACKS
TALL TALES

A tale in the making.

This space is reserved for the next account. The proprietor is gathering his thoughts—and possibly an alibi.

IV
POETRY

A few lines out of order.

Verse has a place at this table. The first poem is still finding its way here.

Contribute a poem ↗
02
TALL TALES

Another tale on the way.

A seat is saved for another adventure. It will arrive when the telling is ready.

03
PHILOSOPHICAL MUSINGS · SAMPLE ESSAY

The heroic business of an ordinary Tuesday.

A few thoughts on composure, inconvenience, and the unreasonable expectations we place on a perfectly good day.

POLITICAL COMMENTARY

Something to say.

This seat is reserved for the first commentary. No shortage of subjects. The words will arrive in due course.

02 / The Author

A word from
the proprietor.

Hola, compadres, it's your old pal, Chad, here, and all my life I've had one muthagrabbin' mission: enjoy it to the fullest - even when road gets rough and the path uncertain.

I have managed to put some of it here: stories, poetry, political opinions, and thoughts that stayed longer than they were invited.

So whatever brings you to my doorstep, I extend my sincerest appreciation and invite you to pull up a chair (unless you're from the government - then you can kiss my free-wheelin' ass).

03 / Accounts from the Company We Keep

The proprietor cannot have all of the fun.

Surely you have
a story of your own.

Crossed paths with Chad? Know a fellow BadassMuthaGrabber whose story deserves telling? Pull up a chair. We take an interest in ordinary people with extraordinary predicaments.

Stories, recollections, and poetry are welcome. Tell it in your own words. Leave a little room for the reader.

PUT IT ON THE RECORD ↗
The guest pages · selected contributions

The first guest pages are waiting to be written. Yours could be among them.

04 / Put It on the Record

A tale worth telling.
A shirt worth wearing.

Selected for publication? You earn a free shirt. Choose your preferred design below; Chad will follow up about size and delivery if your piece is selected.

Selection is at Chad’s discretion. Submitting does not guarantee publication or a shirt. Your email stays private. No shipping address is collected here.

05 / Relics & Other Evidence

Three proposed designs. One questionable wardrobe.

The proprietor’s mark.

Your logo. A white T. An introduction.

I’m oneBadassMuthaGrabbin’Sumbitch.

A modest introduction.

For those disinclined to undersell themselves.

EthicallySound.MorallyFlexible.

A matter of principle.

For situations requiring a little interpretation.

Design concepts for the contributor reward. Store checkout and fulfillment are not yet available.

06 / AN ASSOCIATION OF INTERESTING CHARACTERS

Official, if approved.
Respectable, if necessary.

Apply to be an Official BadassMuthaGrabber. Tell Chad a little about yourself and why you ought to be counted among the company.

Applications are reviewed personally. Approval does not create a paid subscription, guarantee a shirt, or issue an email account. Member email addresses are a possible future perk.

07 / CORRESPONDENCE

A word with the proprietor.

For questions, correspondence, and matters requiring Chad’s attention.

chensley76@badassmuthagrabber.com

Have a tale? Start here ↗