Brianna Williams

Brianna Williams

Senior National Content Editor

Brianna is based in Chicago, IL, and has worked with 6AM City in various editorial capacities for several years. Coming from a mountain town in Tennessee and currently living near Chicago’s beautiful lakefront, Brianna spends most of her free time enjoying the outdoors.

A black and white image of the inside of a mall featuring a store with the words "Jean Nicole" in cursive above the store's entrance. Four people walk in different directions on the right side of the hallway. A set of plants is in the center of the hallway outside of the store.
Culture
Dead malls: You could shop... until they dropped
Once booming, now barren. Let’s take a peek at malls of Lakeland’s past — plus hope for the future.
July 24, 2024
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Brianna Williams
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City
2028 will bring Greenville’s largest event to date
We’ve been on pins and needles waiting to announce this news, and we’re not gonna spare any details.
July 23, 2024
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Brianna Williams
An indoor play area for children surrounded by red brick planters with plants inside. The play area is situated under a skylight and features an orange house-like structure, a large carrot, and a rabbit holding a safety sign.
Culture
Dead malls: You could shop... until they dropped
Once booming, now barren. Let’s take a peek at malls of Indy’s past — plus hope for the future.
July 18, 2024
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Brianna Williams
Three cheese pies made with tomatoes on a tray.
Culture
Duke’s “Hot Tomato Summer” returns to Charleston
The annual 10-day celebration of mayo and tomatoes is the best way to kick off tomato season.
July 16, 2024
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Brianna Williams
A sandwich and fries on a plate.
Culture
Duke’s “Hot Tomato Summer” is coming to Raleigh
The annual 10-day celebration of mayo and tomatoes is coming to Raleigh for the first time.
July 15, 2024
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Danyale Daniels
A store interior with multiple brightly-colored signs hung from the ceiling that say things like "Store closing sale," "Nothing held back," and "25%-60% off." The main portion of the store pictured has various empty shelves on wheels, with a few people seen shopping clothing racks in the background.
Culture
Dead malls: You could shop... until they dropped
Once booming, now barren. Let’s take a peek at malls of Nashville’s past — plus hope for the future.
July 12, 2024
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Brianna Williams
The outside of a coffee shop on a sunny day. Several chairs and tables are sitting outside in front of a building that says "Night Swim Coffee."
Work
Your guide to Charlotte’s coffee shops
If you don’t have coffee already in hand, consider this your sign to grab some.
July 10, 2024
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Gabe Guarente
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Play
Wedding venues in Tampa Bay
Check out this list of local spots to host your special event.
July 10, 2024
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Bailey Lefever
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Culture
Dead malls: You could shop... until they dropped
Once booming, now barren. Let’s take a peek at malls of Kansas City’s past — plus hope for the future.
July 10, 2024
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Brianna Williams
A cellphone is nestled in a car phone holder. On the phone's screen is a photo of downtown Memphis and a screen that says "Memphis, TN" with a play button in the center.
Travel and Outdoors
Meet Autio: A collection of location-based stories perfect for your road trip
Video may have killed the radio star, but Autio? It’s got ‘em both beat.
July 5, 2024
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Brianna Williams
The inside of an old mall with lots of empty space. Two benches and a table with chairs sit empty, surrounded by a few plants. A closed storefront can be seen in the background, and two groups of people are walking around.
Culture
Dead malls: You could shop... until they dropped
Once booming, now barren. Let’s take a peek at a mall of Chattanooga’s past — plus hope for the future.
July 3, 2024
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Brianna Williams
The indoor mall entrance of a Target. Outside of the Target are two sets of palm trees, and an empty storefront can be seen to the left side of the Target entrance.
Culture
Dead malls: You could shop... until they dropped
Once booming, now barren. Let’s take a peek at a mall of Charleston’s past — plus hope for the future.
July 3, 2024
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Brianna Williams
SATXtoday: Phil Hardberger Park Land Bridge
Culture
Walking trends in San Antonio
Average daily walking trips dropped by 36% in the US between 2019 and 2022 — see how San Antonio compares.
July 3, 2024
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Adriana Christian
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Culture
Meet Getmyboat: the Airbnb of boating
No boat, no problem. Rent one Airbnb-style and get to enjoying our local waterways.
July 3, 2024
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Skylar Webb
A tiled floor with a dark, empty storefront to the right and a pair of escalators surrounded by four large pillars. Surrounding the bottom of one of the escalators is a yellow and red sign blocking the entrance that says "preventative maintenance."
Culture
Dead malls: You could shop... until they dropped
Once booming, now barren. Let’s take a peek at malls of Columbia’s past — plus hope for the future.
July 3, 2024
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Brianna Williams
A large building made of concrete, stone, and glass shown in black and white. The majority of the building's center is made of windows, and inside large floor-to-ceiling curtains are visible. The outside of the building has signage that reads "The Bon Marche,"
Culture
Dead malls: You could shop... until they dropped
Once booming, now barren. Let’s take a peek at a mall of Seattle’s past — plus hope for the future.
July 3, 2024
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Brianna Williams
A dark, abandoned store interior. Small pieces of debris are scattered around the floor, and a piece of flooring has been torn up.
Culture
Dead malls: You could shop... until they dropped
Once booming, now barren. Let’s take a peek at malls of Richmond’s past — plus hope for the future.
July 3, 2024
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Brianna Williams
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Events
Celebrate the Fourth without fireworks
For some, Independence Day fireworks are more of a nightmare than a treat. Check out these ways to participate in the celebration if you (or your pets) don’t like fireworks.
July 3, 2024
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Brianna Williams
A rendering of the renovated Memorial Stadium shows an overhead of the facility with new covered seating, a plaza, and covered eating areas.
City
Memorial Stadium renovation’s new features and funding plans revealed
A term sheet of the Memorial Stadium renovations reveals funding plans, next steps for the project, and new features to expect.
June 28, 2024
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Brianna Williams
A dark mall hallway that frames a tree in the center of a more well-lit indoor plaza up ahead. In the lefthand corner, a palm branch is seen with a piece of caution tape tied around it.
Culture
Dead malls: You could shop... until they dropped
Once booming, now barren. Let’s take a peek at malls of Charlotte’s past + hope for the future.
June 28, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
The inside of a mall with yellow lighting overhead. One person is walking down the mall towards a store labeled "Steinhafels Furnitire." Pink and orange kiddie carts are seen available for rent to the side.
Culture
Dead malls: You could shop... until they dropped
Once booming, now barren. Let’s take a peek at some malls of Madison’s past — plus hope for the future.
June 27, 2024
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Brianna Williams
A woman in a shirt that reads "Black by popular demand" is on a stage with a spotlight on her. The background is dark.
Events
Groove to the Boston Art & Music Soul Festival
The festival will take place Saturday, June 29-Sunday, June 30.
June 27, 2024
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Brianna Williams
An outdoor table with several plates and bowls sitting on top, including a salad, pasta dish, hummus plate, and olives. Two cocktails with fruit garnishes are also on the table.
Culture
10 Boston-focused social media accounts to follow
We asked you to help us spice up our social media feeds — now we’re returning the favor by sharing some unique picks.
June 27, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
The top floor of a mall with several dark or closed storefronts. A small group of people can be seen walking, and the second level opens up to make room for the top of a trampoline-like structure that is coming up from the bottom floor.
Culture
Dead malls: You could shop... until they dropped
Once booming, now barren. Let’s take a peek at a mall of Fort Worth’s past — plus hope for the future.
June 25, 2024
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Brianna Williams
A neon purple "food court" sign illuminates a dark mall area. A green and white map of the mall is pictured in the forefront.
Culture
Dead malls: You could shop... until they dropped
Once booming, now barren. Let’s take a peek at a mall of the Tampa Bay area’s past — plus hope for the future.
June 25, 2024
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Brianna Williams
A large store with the words "Montgomery Ward" written across it on a bright, sunny day. Outside of the store are several bushes and a palm tree. Multiple clear windows show the inside of the store.
Culture
Dead malls: You could shop... until they dropped
Once booming, now barren. Let’s take a peek at a mall of San Antonio’s past — plus hope for the future.
June 20, 2024
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Adriana Christian
A large, inflatable cow is on a mini stage and holds a Chick-Fil-A sign that says "Eat Mor Chikin." Behind the cow is blue-gren archway with a clock at the top and words that read "Biltmore Square."
Culture
Dead malls: You could shop... until they dropped
Once booming, now barren. Let’s take a peek at malls of Asheville’s past — plus hope for the future.
June 17, 2024
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Brianna Williams
A yellowing photograph that shows the interior of a mall. In the center is a square-shaped water feature with water shooting out the top. Two people stand by the fountain talking. To the left, three people are walking or standing near a store labeled "Graves Cox."
Culture
Dead malls: You could shop... until they dropped
Once booming, now barren. Let’s take a peek at malls of Lexington’s past — plus hope for the future.
June 13, 2024
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Brianna Williams
A mall with bright lights, tiled floors, and white ceilings that shows a large, empty storefront. Lots of empty space fills the photo, with a handful of people seen walking in the back near a store that is still open.
Culture
Dead malls: You could shop... until they dropped
Once booming, now barren. Let’s take a peek at malls of The Triangle’s past — plus hope for the future.
June 11, 2024
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Brianna Williams
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Culture
Walking trends in the Fort Worth metro
Average daily walking trips dropped by 36% in the US between 2019 and 2022 — see how Fort Worth compares.
June 3, 2024
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Brianna Williams
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