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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Brianna Williams
people ice skating on an outdoor ice rink.
Travel and Outdoors
Your vacation itinerary for Chattanooga: winter edition
Have family coming in town for the holidays? We’re helping you make plans to keep them occupied.
November 14, 2022
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Brianna Williams
NOOGAtoday: Pexels gift
Culture
Donation drives and events in Chattanooga
‘Tis the season of giving.
November 14, 2022
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Brianna Williams
Soccer ball in a field
Sports
Places to watch the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Chattanooga
Head to these sports bars from Sunday, Nov. 20-Sunday, Dec. 18 to view matches. 🏆
November 10, 2022
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Ashlea Hearn
An "I voted" sticker held in front of the Hamilton County Election Commission.
City
State and Federal General Election Results 2022
Check out the results of the election that took place on Tuesday, Nov. 8.
November 8, 2022
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Brianna Williams
NOOGAtoday | Grateful Gobbler
Culture
Thanksgiving runs + walks in Chattanooga
Trot your way over to this list of six Thanksgiving runs and walks in the Chattanooga area.
November 4, 2022
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Brianna Williams
A sign reading "the public library" in front of various downtown buildings, with a book fountain off to the side.
City
Special exhibit coming soon to the Chattanooga Library
The Chattanooga Public Library was one of 50 US libraries selected to host “Americans and the Holocaust.”
November 4, 2022
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Brianna Williams
An empty Ruby Hall inside of Common House
Culture
TEDxChattanooga brings “ideas worth spreading” to the Scenic City
This year’s local TEDx event will take place on Wednesday, Nov. 16.
November 2, 2022
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Brianna Williams
Mural of Sandy the Flower Man next to a mural of Martin Luther King Jr.
Arts
EPB opens call for 10th Street mural artists
Artists can submit proposals through Jan. 10, 2023.
November 2, 2022
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Brianna Williams
voted
City
Your 2022 State and Federal General Election Guide
Election Day is Tues., Nov. 8. Here’s the need-to-know information.
October 31, 2022
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Brianna Williams
Green Eyes on a black background
The Legend of Old Green Eyes
Who — or what — is the green-eyed being that haunts Chickamauga Battlefield?
October 27, 2022
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Brianna Williams
Art 120 International Market dancers
Events
Art 120’s International Market Series returns
Experience another culture without leaving the Scenic City.
October 25, 2022
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Brianna Williams
View from an indoor playground
Culture
Try This: Drink and Discover at the Creative Discovery Museum
Have you ever wanted to roam the children’s museum as an adult? Here’s how you can.
October 23, 2022
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Brianna Williams
A student racing an electric race car.
Events
The Chattanooga Green Prix will showcase students’ electric power race cars
October 20, 2022
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Brianna Williams
a white brick building with the word "FreightWaves" displayed above a set of double doors.
City
The biggest Freight Tech event of the year coming to Chattanooga, TN
The first-ever in-person Future of Freight Festival will take place in Chattanooga Nov. 1-3.
October 19, 2022
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Brianna Williams
A space with a couch set across from two chairs and a coffee table, with two private small telephone booth-like rooms in the background.
Business
Local venture capital company is a place for “serious founders”
October 18, 2022
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Brianna Williams
People lined at a large table in the middle of the street, with a sign above them reading "gratefull Chattanooga."
Events
Gratefull Chattanooga returns in 2022
The free community-wide Thanksgiving meal will return after a two-year hiatus.
October 17, 2022
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Brianna Williams
Two images set side by side. On the left are Kristen and Brianna, each dressed in costume. On the right are the two characters the girls are dressing as, Jess Day and Heather Chandler.
Culture
Thrifting your Halloween costume locally in Chattanooga, TN
Check out how Editors Brianna + Kristen thrift their costumes.
October 17, 2022
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Brianna Williams
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