John and Karen Rames from Orlando, Fla., have come to Chattanooga to attend this weekend’s Amerivespa convention. They enjoyed Thursday morning's breakfast at Scenic City Scooters as an opportunity to show off their "Chianti and Bumblebee" themed bikes.

A controversial e-mail sent Sunday from ousted Signal Mountain Town Councilman Bob Linehart to supporters of incumbent District 2 school board member Chip Baker outlined reasons voters should oppose the candidacy of Mr. Baker's opponent, Joe Dumas. At a Times Free Press editorial board meeting on Thursday, Mr. Baker denounced negative campaigning and said he did not authorize the e-mail.

An e-mail sent Sunday from ousted Signal Mountain Town Councilman Bob Linehart to supporters of incumbent District 2 school board member Chip Baker outlined reasons voters should oppose the candidacy of Mr. Baker's opponent, Joe Dumas. Among the accusations were that Dr. Dumas did not support the new Signal Mountain Middle-High School and that he did support gay marriage, the legalization of marijuana and handguns in schools. A forwarded version of the e-mail made its way to Dr. Dumas' inbox, and he released it to the media, he said Wednesday, speaking to reporters and editors at the Times Free Press.

Members of the Chattanooga Police Department showcased their new urban assault rifles at the Moccasin Bend firing range on Wednesday. Officers demonstrated how a shotgun's power compares to the precision of a Bushmaster .223-caliber rifle.

PGA professional Scott Hare shares tips and techniques for using a "Smart Stick" to determine if your swing is on plane in the game of golf.

At separate Times Free Press editorial board meetings on Tuesday, the District 4 school board candidates fielded questions about the recent renewal of Hamilton County Schools Superintendent Jim Scales’ contract.

At a Times Free Press editorial board meeting Monday, Hamilton County sheriff candidate Tim Akins discussed what he said is low morale at the Hamilton County jail.

Crews began preparing at 6 a.m. today for the taping of the PBS series “Antiques Roadshow” at the Chattanooga Convention Center. Take a look at a behind-the-scenes video of the preparation.

Chattanooga welcomed crews from the PBS series “Antiques Roadshow” on Thursday. While in town, in addition to the appraisal show at the Chattanooga Convention Center on Saturday, crews will film segments at AT&T Field, the Chickamauga National Military Park and the Walnut Street Bridge. Watch a behind-the-scenes video of the segment filmed at AT&T Field.

At a Times Free Press editorial board meeting on Wednesday, Fred Fuson, a candidate for Hamilton County sheriff in the Aug. 7 election, addressed issues that will confront the next person to fill the position.

At a Chattanooga Times Free Press editorial board meeting on Wednesday, Hamilton County Commissioner Greg Beck, a candidate for sheriff, speaks about about law-enforcement patrols at schools.

Following Volkswagen’s announcement of the decision to invest $1 billion in a new production plant at Enterprise South, Hamilton County Mayor Claude Ramsey spoke with the media after a County Commission meeting to discuss incentives for VW and the continuing site preparation.

Jim Hammond and Jim Winters, candidates for Hamilton County sheriff, speak at a Times Free Press editorial board meeting on Tuesday.

PGA professional Scott Hare shares tips and techniques to help determine whether your impact with the golf ball is correct.

Following Volkswagen’s announcement of its new U.S. assembly plant in Chattanooga, Volkswagen Group of America President Stefan Jacoby and Tennessee Gov. Phil Bredesen answered questions in a news conference.