Brianna Williams

Brianna Williams

Managing 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.

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Events
Plan Ahead: Don’t miss these events happening in Winston-Salem
Bookmark this guide for a curated list of events taking place each month that we’re most looking forward to.
October 2, 2025
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Kellina Wanteu
An orange and purple sunset over a river and bridge.
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Date night ideas for every type of Fort Worthian
Got a hot new fling? Hoping to spice things up with your longtime partner? We’re here to help plan your next date in Cowtown.
October 1, 2025
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Brianna Williams
A crowd of people overlooking the gridiron in Neyland Stadium. From a distance, the audience is making white + orange checkers in the stands.
Events
Plan Ahead: Don’t miss these events happening in Knoxville
Bookmark this guide for a curated list of events taking place each month that we’re most looking forward to.
September 29, 2025
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Brianna Williams
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Culture
Famous people who are from Tampa Bay
Lights, camera, action: You may be surprised by some of the famous people who have called TBAY home.
September 29, 2025
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Bailey LeFever
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Events
Plan Ahead: Don’t miss these events happening in Tampa Bay
Bookmark this guide for a curated list of events taking place each month that we’re most looking forward to.
September 24, 2025
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Brianna Williams
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City
Perks of having a Fort Worth Public Library card
Find out what free things you can get with a public library card here in Fort Worth.
September 24, 2025
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Rebecca McRobbie
A table with turkey and gravy, glazed carrots, mashed potatoes, and wines.
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Date night ideas in Charlotte
Got a hot new fling? Hoping to spice things up with your longtime partner? We’re here to help plan your next date night in the Queen City.
September 12, 2025
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Emily Shea-Owen
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.
September 10, 2025
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Gabe Guarente
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Date night ideas for every type of Columbian
Got a hot new fling? Hoping to spice things up with your longtime partner? We’re here to help plan your next date night in Soda City.
August 20, 2025
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Samantha Robertson
A cocktail being held in front of the Charleston sky.
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Date night ideas for every type of Charlestonian
Got a hot new fling? Hoping to spice things up with your longtime partner? We’re here to help plan your next date in the Holy City.
August 18, 2025
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Brianna Williams
A white boat with navy blue trim and a navy blue awning sits on the water next to a dock.
Travel and Outdoors
Rent a private boat in Winston-Salem
No boat? No problem. Rent one Airbnb-style and start enjoying our local waterways.
August 4, 2025
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Skylar Webb
The interior of a dark restaurant. A series of booths surrounded by a hexagon shape are stacked on top of each other, with stairs leading to the booths placed higher up.
Culture
Restaurant Roundup: New and coming-soon restaurants in Knoxville
Dining in Knoxville is always a fresh experience, with new restaurants popping up all the time — and more on the way.
August 1, 2025
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
Top-down view of a yacht floating on top of bright blue waters.
Travel and Outdoors
Rent a private boat in Orlando
No boat? No problem. Rent one Airbnb-style and start enjoying our local waterways.
July 30, 2025
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Skylar Webb
A red and blue train moves along the railway, with green shrubbery and palms lining the rail.
Travel and Outdoors
All aboard: How to ride Amtrak in Orlando
Taking the train isn’t just for commuters — it’s also a method of leisure travel that’s growing in popularity.
July 28, 2025
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Brianna Williams
A bustling restaurant's bar with a mural of a heron above liquor bottles.
Play
Date night ideas for every type of Raleighite
Got a hot new fling? Hoping to spice things up with your longtime partner? We’re here to help plan your next date night in the 919.
July 16, 2025
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Allie Remhof
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Culture
First Look: Lake Nona experiential learning center
The learning center will feature a mini city, where middle school-aged children can learn how a community works.
July 15, 2025
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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.
July 14, 2025
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Adriana Christian
A sign reading "the public library" in front of various downtown buildings, with a book fountain off to the side.
Culture
Five things to check out at the library (besides books)
The Chattanooga Library offers way more than just books. Here are five things without covers we think are worth checking out this season.
July 11, 2025
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Brianna Williams
A sub sandwich on a white plate. The sandwich is open and filled with various meats, cheese, tomatoes, basil, and a glaze.
Culture
Spend a day like an Italian in Orlando
Want an Italian vacation without the price tag? Try these activities in Orlando that will transport you to Italy in the blink of an eye.
July 10, 2025
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Kellina Wanteu
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 celebrate tomato season.
July 10, 2025
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Brianna Williams
The blue-grey exterior of a two-story home with a small tree and a mailbox in front. The home has a front patio on each level and a brown wooden door.
City
Moves on Main: Homes for sale near Main Street
Want to live near it all? Check out these homes on the market.
June 27, 2025
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Brianna Williams
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Travel and Outdoors
Spend a day completely outdoors in Winston-Salem
Where to eat, play, and spend an entire day outside in the Twin City — no need to step foot indoors.
June 26, 2025
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Kellina Wanteu
Maysville, KY mural behind train tracks
Travel and Outdoors
All aboard: How to ride Amtrak from Lexington
Taking the train isn’t just for commuters — it’s also a method of leisure travel that’s growing in popularity.
June 23, 2025
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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 + hope for the future.
June 23, 2025
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Brianna Williams
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Travel and Outdoors
All aboard: How to ride Amtrak in San Antonio
Taking the train isn’t just for commuters — it’s also a method of leisure travel that’s growing in popularity.
June 16, 2025
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Brianna Williams
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20+ upcoming concerts headed to Chattanooga
Alice Cooper? Check. Billy Strings? Check. It’s not a bad idea to triple-check this list and get your concert tickets before they sell out.
June 13, 2025
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Brianna Williams
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City

Spend a day completely outdoors in Raleigh
Where to eat, play, and spend an entire day outside in Oak City— no need to step foot indoors.
June 9, 2025
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Allie Remhof
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 9, 2025
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Brianna Williams
A couple has their backs to the camera and they are looking at one another. In front of them is a projector screen outdoors and a table with popcorn and drinks on it.
Play
Date night ideas in San Antonio
Got a hot new fling? Hoping to spice things up with your longtime partner? We’re here to help plan your next date in the Alamo City.
June 6, 2025
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Adriana Christian
A basket of fried pickles sits on a wooden table next to a clear glass full of beer. Over the railing of the table is a view looking down below at trees and a parking lot.
Travel and Outdoors
Spend a day completely outdoors in Chattanooga
Where to eat, play, and spend an entire day outside in the Scenic City — no need to step foot indoors.
May 28, 2025
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Brianna Williams
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