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
417 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

11 yrs, 1 mo

Industry Experience

27 yrs, 7 mos

Specialties & Trainings

New Car Manager

General Sales Manager

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Languages Spoken

English English

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417 Reviews

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417 Reviews of Fred Fortson

March 08, 2026

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Flew in from Charlotte, NC to purchase a vehicle from Lexus of Chattanooga. Professional friendly service from Robert Graham, Fred Fortson, Nathan Howard and Jackson Antinore, ensured that we drove home More

by Pam Runkel
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Other Employees Tagged: Jackson Antinore, Nathan Howard , Robert Graham

Mar 09, 2026

Lexus of Chattanooga responded

Thank you for the wonderful review, Pam! We’re honored you chose to fly in from Charlotte to purchase your vehicle from Lexus of Chattanooga. That kind of trust truly means a lot to our team. Robert, Fred, Nathan, and Jackson will be grateful for your kind words. We’re so glad they were able to provide a professional and friendly experience and help you leave with exactly the vehicle you wanted. Thank you again for choosing Lexus of Chattanooga. We hope you enjoy every mile of the drive home and look forward to welcoming you back anytime!

March 04, 2026

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Fred was very helpful while I was purchasing my car. This was a wonderful first car buying experience and I thank Fred for helping me throughout the process. More

by Eli
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Mar 09, 2026

Lexus of Chattanooga responded

Thank you for the wonderful review! We’re so glad to hear Fred was helpful and made your first car buying experience such a positive one. Helping our guests feel comfortable and supported throughout the process is very important to us. Congratulations on your vehicle, and thank you for choosing Lexus of Chattanooga. We look forward to serving you again in the future!

February 14, 2026

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We had an outstanding experience at Lexus of Chattanooga purchasing our new Lexus GX 550. Fred Fortson took exceptional care of us from start to finish. He carefully walked us through the ordering proces More

by louis_chemin
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Feb 17, 2026

Lexus of Chattanooga responded

Louis, thank you for such a thoughtful and detailed review. Congratulations on your new GX 550. What an incredible vehicle. We are truly grateful you chose Lexus of Chattanooga for your purchase. Hearing that Fred provided consistent communication, patience, and genuine care from ordering to delivery means so much to our team. That seamless, comfortable experience is exactly what we strive to deliver. It is wonderful to know Aaron made sure you felt confident and fully connected before driving away, and that Justin made the finance process clear and efficient. We are proud of how our team works together to create an enjoyable, stress free experience from start to finish. Thank you again for your trust and your recommendation. We look forward to serving you for many miles ahead.

February 12, 2026

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Fred was a pleasure to deal with and made the purchase of the vehicle an easy process. I would go back and buy from him again. I would recommend him to everyone and you will enjoy the process. More

by Bchunt1
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Feb 17, 2026

Lexus of Chattanooga responded

Thank you so much for your kind words. We are delighted to hear that Fred made your purchase easy and enjoyable. Creating a smooth, comfortable experience is always our goal, and it is wonderful to know that was exactly what you experienced. Your recommendation means a great deal to us. We truly appreciate your trust and look forward to serving you again in the future.

February 05, 2026

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Even though I live about a thousand miles away, I’ll be checking in with this dealership when I need my next car… and Fred Fortson is hand down the best salesperson I’ve ever worked with in 50 years of buy More

by Stevdelphi
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Other Employees Tagged: Aaron Schreiner, Nathan Howard

Feb 05, 2026

Lexus of Chattanooga responded

Thank you so much for sharing this incredible feedback. It truly means a great deal to us. The fact that you would choose to stay connected with Lexus of Chattanooga from so far away speaks volumes, and we’re honored by your trust. Fred, your salesperson, is known for his consistency, professionalism, and genuine care for his guests, and your kind words will mean the world to him. Thank you for choosing Lexus of Chattanooga. We’ll be here for you whenever the time comes for your next vehicle.

February 04, 2026

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Outstanding customer service and an effortless buying process made this dealership experience truly exceptional! Highly recommend!! More

by christinalea01
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Feb 05, 2026

Lexus of Chattanooga responded

Thank you, Christina, for the wonderful feedback. We truly appreciate it. Providing outstanding customer service and an effortless buying experience is always our goal, and we’re so glad to hear your visit felt exceptional from start to finish. Your recommendation means a great deal to our entire team. Thank you for choosing Lexus of Chattanooga. We look forward to welcoming you back anytime.

February 01, 2026

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We had a stress free purchase with Mr. Fred Fortson. He was friendly and very professional. He texted us with updates on our cars arrival. Overall., it was a pleasant experience. More

by pculver6397
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Feb 05, 2026

Lexus of Chattanooga responded

Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We’re so glad to hear your purchase was stress free and enjoyable. Fred’s friendly, professional approach and clear communication are exactly what we aim to provide, and we’re happy to know his updates helped make the process smooth from start to finish. We truly appreciate you choosing Lexus of Chattanooga and hope you enjoy every mile in your new vehicle. Please let us know if there’s ever anything we can do for you.

January 30, 2026

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We had a very good experience working with Fred Fortson at this dealership. Proactively Fred advised that we place a deposit to reserve our car and after the storm weather cleared, we closed the deal and d More

by jimreich72
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Feb 05, 2026

Lexus of Chattanooga responded

Thank you, Jim, for sharing your experience with us. We’re so glad everything came together so smoothly. Fred’s proactive communication and thoughtful guidance are exactly what we hope every guest experiences, especially when unexpected circumstances like weather come into play. We’re thrilled to hear you were able to close the deal and drive away happy in your new Lexus. We truly appreciate your trust in Lexus of Chattanooga and hope you enjoy every mile ahead. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if there’s ever anything we can do for you.

January 29, 2026

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Fred has patience and listens 2 great characters to have while selling cars. He didn't pressure me with constant calls or texts messages and I really appreciated that. Fred delivers and I would recommend More

by Pray1211
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Feb 05, 2026

Lexus of Chattanooga responded

Thank you so much for taking the time to share this kind feedback. We’re truly grateful. Fred’s patience, ability to listen, and respect for each guest’s pace are exactly what we strive for at Lexus of Chattanooga. A comfortable, pressure-free experience matters, and we’re so glad that approach stood out to you. We’ll be sure to share your words with Fred. He’ll really appreciate it. Thank you again for your recommendation and for trusting us with your Lexus journey. We’re always here for you whenever you need us.

January 24, 2026

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Fred was great to work with and knowledgeable about everything. Talked us through all the differences in the models and helped pick the best one for us. More

by Suz
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Jan 27, 2026

Lexus of Chattanooga responded

Suz, thank you so much for the wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that Fred was great to work with and helped guide you through the differences between the models to find the one that fit you best. His knowledge and care truly make a difference. We appreciate you choosing Lexus of Chattanooga and look forward to serving you again!

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