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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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.
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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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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
Rendering showing an updated Alamodome, new Spurs arena, land bridge, and expanded Hemisfair area.
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
The Walnut Street Bridge during sunset
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
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