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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Retail
Tax Free Weekend in Charleston
How to navigate the weekend frenzy of no sales tax.
August 3, 2023
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Events
Edgar Allan Poe speakeasy comes to Charleston
We’re raven about this pop-up speakeasy experience.
August 2, 2023
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Brianna Williams
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Food
Where to play trivia in Chattanooga, TN
Get ready to put your knowledge to the test at these local trivia events.
March 13, 2023
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Development
Which major Nashville project would you want finished immediately?
If we had the power to instantly complete a major local infrastructure or development project, which project would we choose?
March 8, 2023
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Dylan Aycock
A bridge over the Tennessee River.
Culture
A look back at Chattanooga stories
Take a look back with me (City Editor Brianna) on Chattanooga stories and happenings that I’ve loved covering at NOOGAtoday.
March 3, 2023
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Brianna Williams
A long bridge atop a mountain overlooking Chattanooga.
Events
Go on a spring break safari — right here in Chattanooga
Spend spring break on a scavenger hunt through Chattanooga attractions.
March 3, 2023
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Brianna Williams
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Development
Which major local project would you want finished immediately?
If we had the power to instantly complete a major local infrastructure or development project, which project would we choose?
March 2, 2023
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Ben McBee
NOOGAtoday | Food City Groundbreaking
Decoding zoning: understanding development terms in Chattanooga
Become a development terminology expert faster than you can say “special use permit for a mixed-use zone.”
March 1, 2023
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Brianna Williams
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History
Asked: Which local woman do you want us to highlight?
We’re celebrating Women’s History Month the best way we know how — with the history of an impactful local woman.
March 1, 2023
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Brianna Williams
a bridge across the Tennessee River lit up at night
City
River City Co. releases RCLCO market analysis for downtown Chattanooga
The study assesses market opportunity for multi-family rental, for-sale residential, student housing, office, retail, and hotel development downtown.
February 27, 2023
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Brianna Williams
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City
Red Bank joins 10-minute walk campaign
The city is prioritizing parks and green spaces alongside the Trust for Public Land.
February 21, 2023
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Brianna Williams
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Food
Prepare for the Chattanooga Margarita Festival
The annual festival will return on August 5.
February 21, 2023
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Brianna Williams
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City
Go green(er) in Chattanooga
Looking for small sustainable habits you can add to your lifestyle? Check out these local efforts and organizations.
February 17, 2023
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Brianna Williams
NOOGAtoday: Chattanooga Whiskey
Food
Chattanooga Whiskey named Craft Producer of the Year
The local business took home the “ever competitive” title.
February 17, 2023
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Brianna Williams
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Culture
Ways to pretend it’s summer in February
Seasonal affective disorder? We don’t know her.
February 15, 2023
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Brianna Williams
A Rainbow Shiner fish.
City
New aquarium gallery opening soon
Ridges to Rivers will open on Wednesday, March 1.
February 15, 2023
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Brianna Williams
A green, blue, and yellow mural partly hidden behind a parking garage.
Culture
Little Mysteries: the hidden mural, pt. 2
An update on the case of the hidden mural.
February 13, 2023
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Brianna Williams
A store window that says "kiss me I'm local."
Culture
Our valentines to you, Chattanooga
Check out and share these locally-themed Valentine’s Day cards with someone you love.
February 13, 2023
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Brianna Williams
a bird's eye view of the Tennessee Aquarium, with the river and two bridges in the background.
Culture
Tennessee Aquarium getting top honors
The local aquarium is featured in USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice 2023 poll.
February 9, 2023
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Brianna Williams
a cup of Clumpies ice cream.
Food
Choose Clumpies’ next ice cream flavor
Submit your idea via online suggestion box to become the next potential crowd-sourced flavor at Clumpies.
February 7, 2023
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Brianna Williams
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Culture
The Scout Guide Chattanooga Volume 10 is out
The print and digital publication highlights a ton of local businesses.
February 5, 2023
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Brianna Williams
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Events
Celebrate and learn at these Black History Month events in Chattanooga
From festivals to history lessons, these are a few ways to celebrate Black History Month locally.
February 3, 2023
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Brianna Williams
Top-down view of a neighborhood
City
Chattanooga announces funding to incentivize affordable housing
The city recently announced funding opportunities to incentivize the development of affordable housing units.
February 1, 2023
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Brianna Williams
NOOGAtoday: The Bend water
Development
Answered: which major local project would you want finished immediately?
If you could wave a magic wand, these are the projects that you would finish in the blink of an eye.
January 30, 2023
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Brianna Williams
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Business
Co.Lab announces new programmatic focus on sustainable mobility sector
What does that mean? Let’s break it down.
January 26, 2023
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Brianna Williams
a wood-fired pizza
Food
Our local picks for the James Beard Award Semifinalists List
Because Chattanooga got snubbed on the official list.
January 26, 2023
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Brianna Williams
NOOGAtoday: The Farmstead
Development
New local neo-traditional neighborhood coming: The Farmstead
The Farmstead, a Hixson neighborhood with a neo-traditional design, uses the planning principle that contrasts a typical suburban environment.
January 24, 2023
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Brianna Williams
A green, blue, and yellow mural partly hidden behind a parking garage.
Culture
Chattanooga’s Little Mysteries: a hidden mural
Welcome to our Little Mysteries series, where we enlist your help to uncover some of Chattanooga’s small but nevertheless enticing mysteries.
January 20, 2023
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Brianna Williams
A bicycle symbol painted on the street.
Airports and Transportation
New US bike route goes through Chattanooga
A new US Bicycle Route designated trail takes cyclists from the Kentucky border through Knoxville and into Chattanooga.
January 20, 2023
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Brianna Williams
Rocks and trees in front of a thick cloud of fog.
History
The history of air quality in Chattanooga
Catch up on Chattanooga’s air quality history before a public hearing concerning updates to the Air Pollution Control Ordinance and Regulations.
January 18, 2023
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Brianna Williams
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