Fred Fortson
Fred Fortson at Lexus of Chattanooga

Fred Fortson

Lexus Master Certified Sales and Leasing professional (423) 326-9882

Lexus of Chattanooga

2135 Chapman Rd
Chattanooga, TN 37421

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5.0
398 Reviews

My Motto has always been "Take care of the customers first, last, and always". Buying a vehicle shouldn’t be anything other than enjoyable. It’s all about the customers Period!

Dealership Experience

10 yrs, 9 mos

Industry Experience

27 yrs, 3 mos

Specialties & Trainings

New Car Manager

General Sales Manager

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Languages Spoken

English English

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398 Reviews

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398 Reviews of Fred Fortson

November 08, 2025

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Hands down the best and easiest car buying experience I’ve ever had. The staff is wonderful. They are very efficient and absolutely want to make the best deal for you! They have our forever business. More

by Ashadwick2014
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November 03, 2025

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I had an incredible experience working with Fred during my recent car purchase. From start to finish, he was patient, knowledgeable, and genuinely invested in helping me make the right decision. Wha More

by Lakeshacarson
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October 31, 2025

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Outstanding used car buying experience. Fair price, beautifully detailed vehicle, new facility, and friendly, professional staff. Fred Fortson went well beyond the expected level of service More

by LJ
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Oct 31, 2025

Lexus of Chattanooga responded

Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We’re thrilled to hear that your visit to our new Lexus of Chattanooga facility was outstanding from start to finish. It’s wonderful that you found your vehicle beautifully detailed and priced fairly and we couldn’t agree more about Fred! He truly exemplifies our passion for providing exceptional care and making every step of the buying process smooth and enjoyable. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with him and our team. Welcome to the Lexus of Chattanooga family!

October 27, 2025

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Friendly, very customer oriented, and very attentive to what we wanted and needed. Great experience from start to finish. We will definitely be back for any future automobile needs. More

by Dmc37343
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Oct 31, 2025

Lexus of Chattanooga responded

Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience! We’re delighted to hear that our team made you feel cared for and listened to throughout the entire process. Providing friendly, attentive, and personalized service is what we strive for every day at Lexus of Chattanooga. We’re truly grateful for your trust and can’t wait to welcome you back for your future automotive needs!

October 23, 2025

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Got my Lexus GX550 from this dealership. Fred Fortson is the man! He was great to work with. Awesome communication and very good personality. Thank you Fred!!! More

by drewcashion
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Oct 31, 2025

Lexus of Chattanooga responded

Thank you so much for sharing your experience and congratulations on your new Lexus GX550! We’re thrilled to hear that Fred made your buying experience such a positive one. His great communication and warm personality truly make him a standout member of our Lexus of Chattanooga team. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with him — and we hope you enjoy every moment in your new Lexus!

October 19, 2025

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Fred Fortson was very pleasant and helpful in assisting us. He made our car buying experience great and we look forward to working with him again in the future. Thanks again Fred for being an honest and t More

by tawanna_m
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Oct 21, 2025

Lexus of Chattanooga responded

Thank you for sharing your experience, Tawanna! We're delighted that Fred provided you with such excellent service. We can't wait to work with you again in the future. Your trust in us means a lot!

October 16, 2025

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Stress free. The process was smooth. Excellent service, friendly staff, fair prices- very happy with my purchase! More

by jshepp
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Oct 16, 2025

Lexus of Chattanooga responded

Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that your experience was stress-free and smooth — that's exactly what we strive for. Our team takes great pride in offering excellent service, a welcoming environment, and fair pricing, so it means a lot to know we delivered on all fronts. Congratulations on your new purchase, and welcome to the Lexus of Chattanooga family! If there's anything you need in the future, we're always here to help.

October 09, 2025

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Great people work at this place. Ed Emerson and his team, especially Fred, are honest, good people! More

by reeves4502
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Oct 16, 2025

Lexus of Chattanooga responded

Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re so happy to hear that Ed, Fred, and the rest of our team made such a positive impression. They truly care about every guest and work hard to create an honest and welcoming experience. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience and look forward to seeing you again!

October 04, 2025

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I recently brought a vehicle from Lexus of Chattanooga and I really enjoyed the transparent way of doing business. I would definitely recommend buying a Vehicle from Lexus of Chattanooga More

by Lady of Knoxville
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Oct 16, 2025

Lexus of Chattanooga responded

Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re so glad to hear that our transparent approach made your vehicle purchase enjoyable. Your recommendation means so much to us, and we look forward to welcoming you back anytime for all your Lexus needs!

October 04, 2025

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Fred was knowledgeable, respectful and friendly. Our entire transaction took less than an hour. We would definitely use him again. More

by JennyMcmahon3
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Other Employees Tagged: Justin Hendrick

Oct 16, 2025

Lexus of Chattanooga responded

Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re thrilled to hear that Fred made your visit smooth, friendly, and efficient. Your kind words mean a lot, and we look forward to assisting you again whenever you need us!

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