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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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
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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
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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 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.
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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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All you need to know about Logan Airport
To help make your Logan Airport experience as smooth as possible, we’ve created a guide that covers everything from the four terminals to parking and popular international flights.
May 27, 2025
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Sara Frazier
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The top free things to do in Greenville
No cash? No problem. Whether you are spending a day or a lifetime in Greenville, these are some of the best offerings that won’t break the bank.
May 23, 2025
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Danielle Johnson
A white dog is looking at the camera with its mouth open. The dog is sitting behind the steering wheel of a car.
Culture
Winston-Salem pets: Give them a round of a-paws
We asked readers to send in photos of their pets — meet some of the furry residents of Winston-Salem.
May 21, 2025
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Elise Steele
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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.
May 21, 2025
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Brianna Williams
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Travel and Outdoors
Remembering Fort Worth’s hottest days on record
Fort Worth’s hottest days on record were June 26 + June 27, 1980, when Cowtown hit 113°.
May 19, 2025
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Brianna Williams
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City
Answered: What our readers think of Project Marvel
Our readers provided lots of thoughts on the downtown development — from enthusiastic support to intense critiques.
May 19, 2025
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Patrick Sidwell
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10+ free things to do in Madison
Whether you’re spending a day or a lifetime in Madison, WI, these are some of the best free things to do around towns — from outdoor adventures to kid-friendly offerings and beyond.
May 19, 2025
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Mitch Hooper
Two hands are holding smoothies in a "cheers" position in front of a building with a sign outside reading "The Smoothie Room."
Food
Learn more about Orlando’s Neuro-Friendly Restaurant Initiative
The initiative aims to make dining at local restaurants more accessible for Orlandoans with “invisible injuries.”
May 16, 2025
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Brianna Williams
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10+ free things to do in Boston
Whether you are spending a day or a lifetime in Boston, MA, these are some of the best free things to do in town — from outdoor adventures to kid-friendly offerings and beyond.
May 16, 2025
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Mitch Hooper
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Culture
Why Chattanooga is the best city in Tennessee
We know we’re the best, but here’s some proof.
May 15, 2025
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Brianna Williams
A wall that's painted yellow and filled with shelves of board and card games from the floor to the ceiling.
Culture
An introvert’s guide to Northern Virginia
Want to be more social, but hate the idea of chatting up a stranger? Try these activities for introverts in NOVA.
May 13, 2025
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Brianna Williams
Rendering showing a walking path through a grassy area with trees and native plants lining the sides. Several people are walking on the path and seated on the grassy areas.
Travel and Outdoors
Explore the timeline for Arboretum San Antonio’s completion
Learn what you can expect to see completed over the next ~20 years at the arboretum.
May 13, 2025
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Brianna Williams
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Travel and Outdoors
Hit the pedals for Bike to Work Week in San Antonio
Learn about the community initiative as well as what the city is doing to improve biking accessibility.
May 12, 2025
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Nicholas Caballero
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Culture
What do locals really call things in San Antonio?
Be honest with us, does anyone really call it the Alamo City outloud?
May 6, 2025
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
Two people lean on the railing of a bridge on a sunny day. In the background, several Winston-Salem buildings are visible.
City
Celebrating National Travel & Tourism Week in Winston-Salem
Visit Winston-Salem is looking back on its advertising campaign, tourism stats, and major milestones to celebrate the week.
May 5, 2025
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Brianna Williams
Several rows of tulips line a field where a bike is standing in the center. Each row of tulips is a different color; the one in front is made of purple tulips, followed by a row of pink tulips, followed by another row of pink tulips, and a row of yellow tulips seen in the back.
Culture
Finding fresh flowers in Winston-Salem
Explore local flower farms, sightseeing spots, and more ways to get your flower fix in the Triad.
April 30, 2025
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Grace Powers
A photo taken at night shows thousands of small, glowing yellow dots floating around trees, sticks, and bushes in the dark.
Travel and Outdoors
An oppoprtunity to view synchronous fireflies will open in May
Great Smoky Mountains National Park’s annual firefly viewing lottery will open to the public soon.
April 29, 2025
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Brianna Williams
Tampa's skyline, with the Rivergate Tower pictured on the right. Its yellowish brown color is reflected in the sun, with windows lining the outside. There is an ominous cloudy sky with streaks of blue above.
City
What do locals really call things in Tampa Bay?
Officially, it may be the Rivergate Tower, but it’s always “the Beer Can Building” in our hearts.
April 28, 2025
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Brianna Williams
The side of a cliff juts out on the left side of the image, and below you can see a river flowing through a forest of green trees.
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Take a hike: A guide to trails around Knoxville
Looking for the perfect hike? This curated guide highlights tried-and-true trails in the area — plus everything you should know about them, from difficulty level to accessibility and beyond.
April 23, 2025
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Brianna Williams
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Culture

What do locals really call things in Chattanooga?
Be real with us — does anyone really call it Nooga?
April 23, 2025
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Brianna Williams
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City
Route report: How to use Winston-Salem Transit Authority’s Trans-AID services
Learn what the local transit service is, how to sign up, and the best ways to use it.
April 21, 2025
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Brianna Williams
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