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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How to get your REAL ID in Columbia
The deadline to obtain your REAL ID is coming up on May 7, 2025 — here’s how and why to get one in South Carolina.
February 10, 2025
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Brianna Williams
The TSA screening area at Lakeland Linder International Airport.
City
How to get your REAL ID in Lakeland
The deadline to obtain your REAL ID is coming up on May 7, 2025 — here’s how and why to get one in Florida.
February 10, 2025
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Brianna Williams
The outside of the Chattanooga Airport with the CHA sign
City
How to get your REAL ID in Chattanooga
The deadline to obtain your REAL ID is coming up on May 7, 2025 — here’s how and why to get one in Tennessee.
February 7, 2025
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Brianna Williams
The view of Boston from a harbor cruise.
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Date night ideas in Boston for every couple
Got a hot new fling? Hoping to spice things up with your longtime partner? We’re here to help plan your next date in Boston.
February 6, 2025
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Jessica Burton
Plates, wine glasses, and a loaf of bread sit on a table at Goodtime Bar.
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Date night ideas for every type of San Josean
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 great 408.
February 6, 2025
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Alyson Chuyang
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Date night ideas for every type of Seattleite
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 Emerald City.
February 6, 2025
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Brianna Williams
A couple poses under a neon sign that reads "Stay Classy San Diego."
Play
25 date night ideas in San Diego
Got a hot new fling? Hoping to spice things up with your longtime partner? We’re here to help plan your next date in America’s Finest City.
February 6, 2025
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Michael Beausoleil
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Culture
Where to watch the Super Bowl in Winston-Salem
From big watch parties to major Super Bowl meal deals, these are the spots we’d head to for the big game.
February 6, 2025
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Brianna Williams
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Experience
Date night ideas for every type of Lakelander
Got a hot new fling? Hoping to spice things up with your longtime partner? We’re here to help plan your next date in Swan City.
February 6, 2025
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Brianna Williams
A white arched trellis frames a concrete walkway into a rose garden in Sacramento. There is a tiered, stone water fountain in the center that is surrounded by bright red rose blooms, and two towering palm trees in the background.
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Love this: Date nights for every type of Sacramentan
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 City of Trees.
February 6, 2025
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Madeline Ewing
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Food
How to tailgate like a local
Want to make your Super Bowl tailgate party worthy of serving up in the 828? Here are our picks for local party foods, from snacks to hearty meats and more.
February 4, 2025
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An overhead view of a picnic-style blanked with a meal spread that includes a large black platter with smoked meats, tortillas, various beverages like Modelo and Pacifico, a bottle of Mezcal.
Sports
Where to watch the Super Bowl + grab game day food in Chattanooga
Plus, some fast facts about this year’s game.
February 3, 2025
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Brianna Williams
A small box with glass sides sits outside surrounded by plants and a typewriter. The outside of the box is decorated with outdoorsy elements like bar and moss. A sign hangs in the front door of the box that reads "The Little Free Oddities Shop."
Culture
How to find a Free Little Art Gallery near you
At these miniature art galleries around Richmond, you can take a piece of art or leave one for your neighbors to enjoy.
January 31, 2025
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Laura Figi
The new sign, which says "BNA: Nashville International Airport," is located at the entrance of the airport.
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All you need to know about Nashville International Airport
To help make your entire process at the Nashville International Airport as smooth as possible, we’ve created a guide that covers everything from parking and food to details on the airport’s nonstop flights.
January 27, 2025
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Dylan Aycock
A small green box has its two glass doors wide open to reveal various small art pieces inside, including a platter painted painting and two small easels with tiny canvases.
Culture
How to find a Free Little Art Gallery near you
At these miniature art galleries around Winston-Salem, you can take a piece of art or leave one for your neighbors to enjoy.
January 27, 2025
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Laura Figi
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Food
Where to try The New York Times list of food trends in Greenville
The New York Times put together a list of nine food trends for 2025 including sauces, coffee, and grab-and-go options. Here’s where you can get try these food trends in Greenville.
January 22, 2025
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Stephanie Freeman
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City
What will Greenville look like in the 22nd century?
After learning that Generation Beta will live from 2101-2200, we asked ChatGPT what Greenville will look like in the 22nd centrury.
January 14, 2025
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Stephanie Freeman
Governor Farris Bryant and Florida's Commissioner of Agriculture Doyle E. Conner examine frozen bean vines.
Travel and Outdoors
Remembering Lakeland’s coldest days on record
Lakeland’s coldest day on record was on Dec. 13, 1962 when Swan City hit 20º — it would go on to reach it twice more in 1985.
January 8, 2025
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Brianna Williams
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Travel and Outdoors
Remembering Kansas City’s coldest day on record
Does the sound of -23° temps send a chill down your spine?
January 6, 2025
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Madison McMillen
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Food
Local mocktails + non-alcoholic drinks in Columbia
Sip on these non-alcoholic drinks in Columbia, SC.
January 3, 2025
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David Stringer
Two people playing Pickleball at an outdoor court.
Sports
Tampa Bay’s pickleball scene
Don’t know where to play this popular sport? We’ll get you out of that pickle.
January 3, 2025
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Brianna Williams
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Food
Local mocktails + non-alcoholic drinks in Chattanooga
Sip on these non-alcoholic drinks in Chattanooga, TN.
January 2, 2025
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Brianna Williams
Gated entrance to Broad Ripple dog park
City
How walkable are Indy’s neighborhoods?
This interactive map can help you determine how walkable certain blocks are to destinations like supermarkets, parks, restaurants, and schools.
December 20, 2024
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Brianna Williams
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City
What Fort Worthians googled this year
2024’s Google Year in Search is out — check out what Fort Worthians were searching most this year (it might surprise you).
December 19, 2024
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Brianna Williams
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City
What Soda Citizens googled this year
2024’s Google Year in Search is out — check out what Soda Citizens were searching most this year (it might surprise you).
December 17, 2024
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Brianna Williams
A bronze figure of a man wearing a hat, glasses, and carrying a towel, pointing out towards traffic.
City
How walkable are Charlotte’s neighborhoods?
This interactive map can help you determine how walkable certain blocks are to destinations like supermarkets, parks, restaurants, and schools.
December 17, 2024
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Brianna Williams
They say Ginger did everything Fred did, but backwards + in high heels | Photo via Wikimedia Commons
Live
Famous people from Fort Worth
Lights, camera, action: You may be surprised by some of the famous people who have called Fort Worth home.
December 16, 2024
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Sarah Leonhardt
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Live
How to navigate DFW Airport: The third-busiest airport in the world for passengers
To help make your entire process at the DFW International Airport as smooth as possible, we’ve created a guide that covers everything from terminals and parking to details on the airport’s 260 nonstop routes worldwide.
December 13, 2024
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Kate Mazade
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Work
All you need to know about John Glenn Columbus International Airport
To help make your entire process at the John Glenn Columbus International Airport as smooth as possible, we’ve created a guide that covers everything from gates and parking to details on the airport’s 50+ nonstop flights.
December 13, 2024
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Hanna Williford
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City
What Kansas Citians googled this year
2024’s Google Year in Search is out — check out what Kansas Citians were searching most this year (it might surprise you).
December 10, 2024
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Brianna Williams
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