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
422 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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422 Reviews

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422 Reviews of Fred Fortson

March 22, 2026

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Fred has been the key of unlocking my dream car, am so grateful in a matter of couple days as I contacted his dealership he was able to help me get the deal done in no time and very smooth. Thank you More

by Cheick16
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Mar 23, 2026

Lexus of Chattanooga responded

Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us! We’re truly grateful to hear that Fred was able to help unlock your dream car and make the process smooth and efficient from start to finish. Providing that kind of care and attention is exactly what we strive for, and we’re so glad Fred delivered for you. Congratulations on your new vehicle, and thank you again for trusting Lexus of Chattanooga. We look forward to serving you again in the future!

March 22, 2026

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My salesman, Fred was awesome. I have bought many cars in the last 40 years and this was by far the greatest car buying experience and this was due to Senior Chief Navy Veteran Fr More

by Smadaj37
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Other Employees Tagged: Josiah Sadek, Nathan Howard

Mar 23, 2026

Lexus of Chattanooga responded

Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us. What an incredible compliment, especially coming from someone who has purchased many vehicles over the years. We’re honored to have Fred on our team, and we couldn’t agree more—his professionalism, experience, and care for our guests truly set him apart. We’re especially proud of his service as a Senior Chief Navy Veteran, and we’re grateful for both his service and the way he takes care of our customers. Your words mean a lot to all of us at Lexus of Chattanooga. We truly appreciate your trust and hope you enjoy your vehicle for many miles to come!

March 22, 2026

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Fred was great and made us very comfortable. He’s clearly experienced and professional. I’d recommend him to anyone interested in a Lexus. More

by bekajenkins
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Mar 23, 2026

Lexus of Chattanooga responded

Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re delighted to hear that Fred made you feel comfortable and provided such a professional experience. His experience and care for our guests truly make a difference, and we’re grateful you took the time to share that. We’ll be sure to pass along your recommendation to him. We appreciate your trust in Lexus of Chattanooga and look forward to serving you again in the future!

March 21, 2026

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The salesman that assisted me was awesome! He was a super nice guy, very knowledgeable about the vehicles. More

by sharon
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Other Employees Tagged: Josiah Sadek

Mar 23, 2026

Lexus of Chattanooga responded

Hi Sharon, Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re glad to hear your salesperson took great care of you and made the experience enjoyable. Being knowledgeable and genuinely helpful is exactly what we strive for, and it’s wonderful to know that came through during your visit. We truly appreciate your trust in Lexus of Chattanooga and hope you’re loving your vehicle. We look forward to seeing you again down the road!

March 16, 2026

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Great selection of cars. Everyone was very professional, helpful, and polite…overall a great car buying experience! More

by Bmitch1623
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Other Employees Tagged: Aaron Schreiner, Josiah Sadek

Mar 23, 2026

Lexus of Chattanooga responded

Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re glad to hear you enjoyed our selection and that our team was professional, helpful, and polite throughout your visit. It means a lot to know you had a great car buying experience with us. We truly appreciate your trust and look forward to serving you again in the future!

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.

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