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

Contact Me
5.0
391 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, 8 mos

Industry Experience

27 yrs, 2 mos

Specialties & Trainings

New Car Manager

General Sales Manager

View more specialties & trainings

Languages Spoken

English English

Employee Video

5.0

391 Reviews

Write a Review

391 Reviews of Fred Fortson

October 09, 2025

Dealership Rating
Employee Rating

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

by reeves4502
Sales Price Transparency
Trade-in Experience
Purchase Time
Finance Experience
Recommend Dealer
Yes

October 04, 2025

Dealership Rating
Employee Rating

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
Sales Price Transparency
Trade-in Experience
Purchase Time
Finance Experience
Recommend Dealer
Yes

October 04, 2025

Dealership Rating
Employee Rating

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

by JennyMcmahon3
Sales Price Transparency
Purchase Time
Finance Experience
Recommend Dealer
Yes

Other Employees Tagged: Justin Hendrick

October 01, 2025

Dealership Rating
Employee Rating

I’ve extremely satisfied with my car deal that I received this week at Lexus of Chattanooga. Fred Fortson was honest, fair and very attentive to my shopping needs. He introduced me to the service advisor, More

by Excited forever
Sales Price Transparency
Trade-in Experience
Purchase Time
Finance Experience
Recommend Dealer
Yes
Oct 02, 2025

Lexus of Chattanooga responded

We love hearing this! Thank you for sharing your excitement and for trusting Lexus of Chattanooga with your car purchase. Fred is truly dedicated to caring for our guests, and we’re so glad he made you feel like part of the Lexus family from the very beginning. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with him and the rest of our team. Your recommendation to friends and family means the world to us, and we look forward to taking great care of them, too. Enjoy every mile in your Lexus!

October 01, 2025

Dealership Rating
Employee Rating

I enjoyed working with Fred Fortson while getting my new vehicle. He did an outstanding job selling and delivering my new vehicle. When I purchase a new vehicle I will be using Fred Fortson More

by Chatt Lex
Sales Price Transparency
Trade-in Experience
Purchase Time
Finance Experience
Recommend Dealer
Yes
Oct 02, 2025

Lexus of Chattanooga responded

Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re thrilled to hear that Fred made your vehicle purchase smooth and enjoyable. We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words—he’ll be excited to hear them! We look forward to working with you again when it’s time for your next Lexus.

October 01, 2025

Dealership Rating
Employee Rating

This auto purchase was smooth and seamless. Fred made sure I was confident each step of the process. Thanks Fred for your professionalism More

by Happy GX 460 Owner
Sales Price Transparency
Trade-in Experience
Purchase Time
Finance Experience
Recommend Dealer
Yes
Oct 02, 2025

Lexus of Chattanooga responded

Thank you for sharing your kind words! We’re so glad to hear your Lexus purchase was smooth and seamless, and that Fred guided you with confidence and professionalism every step of the way. We truly appreciate you choosing Lexus of Chattanooga and look forward to being here for you on every mile ahead.

October 01, 2025

Dealership Rating
Employee Rating

Mr. Fred was a professional during the entire car buying process. I felt like he was very concerned with me getting a great deal. I drove off the Lexus lot feeling great and I still feel great. Thank you M More

by cynthiabailey72730
Sales Price Transparency
Purchase Time
Finance Experience
Recommend Dealer
Yes
Oct 02, 2025

Lexus of Chattanooga responded

Cynthia, thank you so much for sharing your experience! We’re delighted to hear that Mr. Fred made your car-buying journey smooth, professional, and truly centered around your needs. Driving away in a Lexus should always feel exciting and reassuring, and it makes us so happy to know you still feel great about your decision. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with Fred—he’ll be thrilled! Welcome to the Lexus of Chattanooga family, and we’re here whenever you need us.

September 30, 2025

Dealership Rating
Employee Rating

Mr. Fortson is an EXCELLENT SALESMAN he gave me a good deal on my 2024 Lexus. It rides so smooth and high Quality, I LOVE IT❤️❤️❤️ AND I JUST WANTED TO TELL LEXUS WHAT A VALUABLE SALESMAN FRED FORTSON IS More

by sannette2002love
Sales Price Transparency
Trade-in Experience
Purchase Time
Finance Experience
Recommend Dealer
Yes
Oct 02, 2025

Lexus of Chattanooga responded

Thank you so much for sharing your excitement! We’re thrilled to hear that you’re loving your 2024 Lexus and that Fred made your experience so exceptional. Fred truly cares about every guest, and we’ll be sure to let him know how much you appreciate his professionalism and dedication. Welcome to the Lexus of Chattanooga family, and enjoy every smooth mile in your new Lexus! ❤️

September 30, 2025

Dealership Rating
Employee Rating

Fred was wonderful throughout the whole buying process and made it easy! It was a pleasure to work with him. More

by jph
Sales Price Transparency
Trade-in Experience
Purchase Time
Finance Experience
Recommend Dealer
Yes

Other Employees Tagged: John Cate, Michael Platt

Oct 02, 2025

Lexus of Chattanooga responded

Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re so glad Fred made your car-buying process smooth and enjoyable. He truly loves helping our guests feel confident every step of the way. We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words—he’ll be thrilled!

September 30, 2025

Dealership Rating
Employee Rating

The dealership is excellent. This particular rating instrument, not so much fun. When I needed a new password, it made me start over from the beginning. So, other than that, I More

by jhwehw
Recommend Dealer
Yes
Oct 02, 2025

Lexus of Chattanooga responded

Thank you so much for sharing such a detailed and heartfelt experience! We’re thrilled to hear that every step of your visit—from LaTonya’s friendly greeting, to Fred showing you the TX350, to Ralph making the buying process enjoyable, and Jackson patiently guiding you through the electronics—made your purchase so memorable. It truly means a lot to hear that our team made you feel cared for rather than rushed, and that you felt part of the Lexus family. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with everyone mentioned, including John Cate in service, as they’ll be thrilled to know their efforts made such a positive impact. We look forward to many years of taking care of you and your Lexus, and we’re so grateful for your trust and recommendation.

1
...

Dealership Inventory (158 Vehicles)

new 2026 Lexus TX 350 car, priced at $63,818
2026 Lexus TX 350
new
Cloudburst Gray exterior
Automatic
Rear-wheel Drive
used 2022 Nissan Altima car, priced at $20,250
2022 Nissan Altima
used
Gun Metallic exterior
CVT
Front-wheel Drive
used 2024 Lexus GX 550 car, priced at $82,850
2024 Lexus GX 550
used
Silver exterior
Automatic
Four-wheel Drive
used 2018 Honda Odyssey car, priced at $18,759
2018 Honda Odyssey
used
Forest Mist Metallic exterior
Automatic
Front-wheel Drive
used 2024 Lexus ES 350 car, priced at $51,854
2024 Lexus ES 350
used
Caviar exterior
Automatic
Front-wheel Drive
used 2024 Lexus IS 350 car, priced at $46,885
2024 Lexus IS 350
used
Ultra White exterior
Automatic
Rear-wheel Drive