Fred Fortson
Lexus Master Certified Sales and Leasing professional (423) 326-9882
Lexus of Chattanooga
2135 Chapman Rd
Chattanooga, TN 37421
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!
Read moreDealership Experience
11 yrs, 1 mo
Industry Experience
27 yrs, 7 mos
Specialties & Trainings
New Car Manager
General Sales Manager
General Manager
Preowned Automotive Professional Salesperson
National Automotive Dealers Association General Dealership management Program Graduate
Languages Spoken
English
Employee Video
415 Reviews
Write a Review415 Reviews of Fred Fortson
February 14, 2026
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 purchasing our new Lexus GX 550. Fred Fortson took exceptional care of us from start to finish. He carefully walked us through the ordering process, kept in consistent contact while we waited for our vehicle to arrive, and ensured that everything was seamless once it was time to finalize the purchase. Fred is personable, patient, knowledgeable, and genuinely honest — qualities that made the entire experience comfortable and enjoyable. We highly recommend working with him if you are in the market for a Lexus. Aaron did an excellent job walking us through the vehicle’s features and making sure we were fully set up with phone integration before we left. His attention to detail and willingness to answer every question made a big difference. Justin in finance made the paperwork process clear, efficient, and stress-free. The digital signing technology Lexus of Chattanooga uses is impressive and made everything quick and easy. Overall, purchasing our vehicle was truly an enjoyable experience. We couldn’t be more pleased with the level of service we received. More
Other Employees Tagged: Aaron Schreiner, Justin Hendrick
February 12, 2026
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. 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
February 05, 2026
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 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 buying cars. More
Other Employees Tagged: Aaron Schreiner, Nathan Howard
February 04, 2026
Outstanding customer service and an effortless buying process made this dealership experience truly exceptional! Highly recommend!! process made this dealership experience truly exceptional! Highly recommend!! More
Other Employees Tagged: Jackson Antinore, Nathan Howard
February 01, 2026
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. Fred Fortson. He was friendly and very professional. He texted us with updates on our cars arrival. Overall., it was a pleasant experience. More
Other Employees Tagged: Aaron Schreiner, Justin Hendrick
January 30, 2026
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 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 drove away happily in a new Lexus, More
Other Employees Tagged: Nathan Howard
January 29, 2026
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 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 anyone looking for a Lexus to go see him. More
Other Employees Tagged: Nathan Howard
December 18, 2025
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 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 experience a smooth and stress free process. More
Other Employees Tagged: Jackson Antinore, LaTonya White, Justin Hendrick
December 16, 2025
Fred made this experience so stress free! Would definitely buy from him again, everyone was so welcoming at this dealership. Would definitely buy from him again, everyone was so welcoming at this dealership. More
Other Employees Tagged: Justin Hendrick

