YMCA of Middle Tennessee
Coverage of YMCA of Middle Tennessee in the Nexus archive.
- Child dies after being hit by falling tree at Nashville summer camp. Here’s what we know
A child died after being struck by a falling tree during a group hike at YMCA Camp Widjiwagan in Antioch, Tennessee. Emergency protocols were activated, and the child was transported to Vanderbilt University Medical Center but did not survive. The YMCA of Middle Tennessee expressed grief and confirmed efforts to support affected campers and staff.
- Police identify teen killed by falling tree at Nashville summer camp. Here’s what we know
A 15-year-old teen, Camden Robert Callihan, was killed when a tree fell on him at YMCA Camp Widjiwagan in Antioch, Tennessee. The incident occurred during a group hike, and the teen was pronounced dead at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Authorities have classified the death as an accident, with no other injuries reported.
- Child critically injured by falling tree at summer camp
A child was critically injured after being struck by a falling tree during a group hike at YMCA Camp Widjiwagan in Nashville. The camper was hospitalized, and camp staff activated emergency protocols, stating their focus is on supporting affected families and cooperating with authorities.
- Child critically injured by falling tree at summer camp
A child was critically injured after being struck by a falling tree during a group hike at YMCA Camp Widjiwagan in Nashville, Tenn. Emergency protocols were activated, and the camper was taken to a children’s hospital. The YMCA of Middle Tennessee released a statement confirming the incident and ongoing support efforts.
- Teen injured after part of tree falls at Tennessee Camp
A teen was injured when part of a tree fell during a group hike at YMCA Camp Widjiwagan in Tennessee. The teen was transported to the hospital, and the YMCA stated emergency protocols were activated with teams on-site to support affected individuals.
- Keeping an eye on the water, new YMCA technology can help swimmers in distress
The YMCA of Middle Tennessee is implementing the Angel Eye drowning detection system in its 12 indoor pools to alert lifeguards to swimmers in distress. The system uses sensors to detect unusual swimming patterns or incapacitated individuals, sending alerts to lifeguards' watches with the location in the pool. The program, which began as a pilot in late 2025, will be fully rolled out by year-end and is intended to complement, not replace, lifeguards.
- YMCA of Middle Tennessee adds AI drowning detection system to pools: ‘Extra layer of insurance and safety’
The YMCA of Middle Tennessee has become the first in the U.S. to implement the AngelEye AI drowning detection system, which uses motion-activated cameras and underwater sensors to alert lifeguards in real-time. The system aims to enhance safety for all swimmers, including adults, by detecting distress patterns and providing an additional layer of security without altering the swimmer experience.