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.

Support Good Local News
NOOGAtoday: Senior Hunger Project
City
Kitchen Incubator of Chattanooga addresses food insecurity with Senior Hunger Project
Meal deliveries began the week of Jan. 11, and by the time the program is complete, ~10,000 meals will be served to Chattanooga seniors.
January 18, 2023
 · 
Brianna Williams
Part of the Chattanooga skyline at sunrise.
City
Decoding Zoning: plans for 2023
In today’s installment of Decoding Zoning (a series where we try to make local zoning codes and processes easier to understand), we’re diving into why this year will be so big for city and county planning.
January 12, 2023
 · 
Brianna Williams
NOOGAtoday: black cat
Culture
Celebrate Friday the 13th in Chattanooga
Whether you like to spend it getting inked or getting scared, there are several ways to celebrate Friday the 13th locally.
January 12, 2023
 · 
Connor Jacobson
NOOGAtoday | pickleball stock image
Chattanooga getting its first public outdoor pickleball courts
The courts are planned to open in the spring of 2023.
January 11, 2023
 · 
Brianna Williams
NOOGAtoday: The Bend waterfront
Development
Which major local project would you want finished immediately?
If we had the power to instantly finish a major local infrastructure or development project, which project would we choose?
January 10, 2023
 · 
Brianna Williams
a close look at Baby Bull's legendary burger
Culture
10 Asheville things we can’t live without
Get to know our editors and a few local things, menu items, and experiences they can’t live without.
January 9, 2023
 · 
Rilee Delgado
NOOGAtoday: Places to Love TV episode
Culture
Chattanooga gets a TV special
Chattanooga will be featured on “Samantha Brown’s Places to Love” TV show in February.
January 6, 2023
 · 
Brianna Williams
NOOGAtoday: Easy Bistro mocktail
Food
Non-alcoholic beverages in Chattanooga
Trying Dry January? Check out these delicious NA drinks to sip in the Scenic City.
January 6, 2023
 · 
Brianna Williams
Events
New Black History Festival coming to East Lake Community Center
In celebration of Black History Month, local organizations Culture Books + Rhyme N Chatt will present the Black History Festival.
January 4, 2023
 · 
Brianna Williams
NOOGAtoday: New Year's Resolutions
Culture
Meet your New Year’s resolutions in Chattanooga
The biggest step in completing your New Year’s resolution? Show up.
December 21, 2022
 · 
Rilee Delgado
NOOGAtoday: Sculpture Fields
Government
Montague Park, reimagined
One of Chattanooga’s oldest parks is set to be reimagined and redesigned.
December 20, 2022
 · 
Brianna Williams
NOOGAtoday: Chattanooga spring snow
City
Chattanooga preparing for winter weather
Will Chattanooga get a white Christmas this year?
December 20, 2022
 · 
Brianna Williams
A water bike on the Tennessee River.
Culture
Giftable experiences in Chattanooga
Whether you’re wanting to ditch the material gifts or are hoping for something for one less things to wrap, we’re here to help.
December 16, 2022
 · 
Brianna Williams
NOOGAtoday: Great Escapes Memphis, Shelby Farms
Travel and Outdoors
Great Escapes: Our guide to Memphis, TN
Planning a getaway? Check out Memphis, TN, a city with history, music, fun, and plenty of BBQ.
December 15, 2022
 · 
Brianna Williams
NOOGAtoday: The Bend water
Development
What will the Bend development look like in ~10 years?
It can be difficult to picture the end result for the 120-acre mixed use development — so we’re here to help.
December 14, 2022
 · 
Brianna Williams
Arts
What’s up with the sponges at the Chattanooga Airport?
If you’ve traveled through the Chattanooga Airport, you may have noticed a unique display — the sponge exhibit.
December 14, 2022
 · 
Brianna Williams
NOOGAtoday: antisemitism billboard example
City
Pink billboards around town call out Antisemitism
The Jewish Federation of Greater Chattanooga is launching an antisemitism campaign this week.
December 12, 2022
 · 
Brianna Williams
Mayor Kelly and City Officials with the Department of Energy's Maria Vargas at Moccasin Bend.
City
US Department of Energy recognizes Chattanooga for leadership in energy efficiency
The city announced that its energy-saving efforts will reduce operational costs by nearly $2 million annually compared to 2013 levels.
December 8, 2022
 · 
Brianna Williams
NOOGAtoday: Two Ten Jack
Culture
The twelve days of Grinchmas in Chattanooga
Feeling the opposite of cheery and bright? Here’s where to avoid all things jolly in the Scenic City.
December 8, 2022
 · 
Brianna Williams
An EPB window from the downtown office.
City
Breaking down EPB’s quantum network announcement
EPB is partnering with Qubitekk to launch America’s first industry-led, commercially available quantum network.
December 6, 2022
 · 
Brianna Williams
A friends of the Tivoli pamphlet
Events
The Tivoli Foundation’s annual gala to feature Bob Weir & The Wolf Bros
The fundraising gala will take place on Feb. 24, 2023.
December 6, 2022
 · 
Brianna Williams
a bull painting down a hallway in Whiskey Cowgirl.
Events
A (mechanical) bull riding competition in Chattanooga
Take this opportunity by the horns.
December 2, 2022
 · 
Brianna Williams
NOOGAtoday: Winter bucket list graphic
Culture
Chattanooga’s winter outdoor bucket list
Chattanoogans love being outdoors — even in cold — so we’re embracing the chill + writing up a full guide all about getting outside this winter.
December 2, 2022
 · 
Brianna Williams
Buddy the Elf in the MAINx24 pararde.
Events
Some of our top MAINx24 event picks, 2022
Some of the events that we’re looking forward to at MAINx24 this year.
November 30, 2022
 · 
Brianna Williams
The inside of a store featuring a mannequin with a t-shirt and various candles and stones.
Business
Giving Tuesday in Chattanooga
Here’s how you can give back locally on this national day of giving.
November 28, 2022
 · 
Brianna Williams
Shopapalooza Festival
Events
Support 350+ local makers at Shopapalooza Festival
Here’s what you need to know about St. Pete’s free holiday shopping event.
November 23, 2022
 · 
Brianna Williams
A view from the Walnut Street Bridge overlooking the Tennessee River.
Culture
Hot topics for the Thanksgiving table
Introduce these niche + fascinating topics at your next holiday meal to avoid the awkward silences or relationship questions.
November 22, 2022
 · 
Brianna Williams
art posted to a pole that reads "I am a tiny potato And I believe in you. You can do the thing."
Arts
Artforallpeoples: a pandemic art story
Have you seen pieces of artwork posted to poles around town spreading messages of all kinds? Here’s the story behind them.
November 18, 2022
 · 
Brianna Williams
The Jingle Ball at Madison Square Garden
Events
Lizzo hits Chattanooga’s big screen
The Tennessee Aquarium’s IMAX Theater will host the “iHeart Radio Jingle Ball: The IMAX Experience.”
November 18, 2022
 · 
Brianna Williams
A group of people posing together in front of a stage.
City
Chattanooga-Hamilton County becomes one of five Apprenticeship Innovation Districts in the country
The program will be a collaboration between Hamilton County, the City of Chattanooga, Hamilton County Schools, the Benwood Foundation, Chattanooga 2.0, and BuildWithin.
November 16, 2022
 · 
Brianna Williams
Load More