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
413 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

Industry Experience

27 yrs, 6 mos

Specialties & Trainings

New Car Manager

General Sales Manager

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Languages Spoken

English English

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413 Reviews

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413 Reviews of Fred Fortson

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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Other Employees Tagged: Jackson Antinore, Nathan Howard

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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Other Employees Tagged: Nathan Howard

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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Other Employees Tagged: Nathan Howard

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!

December 18, 2025

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I would highly recommend this dealership. I had a wonderful experience working with Fred Fortson. He was so knowledgeable and patient and was able to find me the perfect car. He made this exp More

by tleath11
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Dec 18, 2025

Lexus of Chattanooga responded

Thank you so much for the wonderful recommendation! We’re truly grateful for your kind words and thrilled to hear how positive your experience was with Fred Fortson. His knowledge, patience, and genuine care are such a big part of what makes the Lexus of Chattanooga experience special, and we’re delighted he helped you find the perfect car. It means a lot to know your journey was smooth and stress-free. Enjoy every mile in your new Lexus, and please know we’re always here for you!

December 16, 2025

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Fred made this experience so stress free! Would definitely buy from him again, everyone was so welcoming at this dealership. More

by Katiem
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Other Employees Tagged: Justin Hendrick

Dec 18, 2025

Lexus of Chattanooga responded

Thank you so much for sharing your experience, Katiem! We’re thrilled to hear that Fred made your visit stress-free and enjoyable. Our team loves welcoming guests with care, and it means a lot to know you felt that warmth during your visit. We can’t wait to assist you again whenever you’re ready for your next Lexus!

December 10, 2025

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Ed and Fred Fortson took care of what I was looking for immediately when other dealerships had issues with communication. Justin in finance was great to help create a very smooth process. More

by Tyjjensen
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Dec 15, 2025

Lexus of Chattanooga responded

Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We’re thrilled Ed and Fred could assist you promptly and that Justin in finance helped make the process smooth and effortless. It means a lot to us that you trusted Lexus of Chattanooga, and we’re grateful to have had the opportunity to make your experience exceptional.

December 06, 2025

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Highly recommend this Lexus Dealership and Fred Fortson. Fred made this an easy and pleasant car buying experience. Justin, in the finance office, was fabulous as well and so easy to work with on this purch More

by Marianne Brzozowski
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Dec 06, 2025

Lexus of Chattanooga responded

Thank you so much, Marianne, for the outstanding review and strong recommendation! It is wonderful to hear that Fred Fortson made your car buying experience easy and pleasant, and that Justin in finance was fabulous and so easy to work with. Both gentlemen will be thrilled to know they created a game-changing experience for you at Lexus of Chattanooga. We truly appreciate your trust and look forward to serving you again soon!

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