Fred Fortson
Fred Fortson at Lexus of Chattanooga
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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
366 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, 2 mos

Industry Experience

26 yrs, 8 mos

Specialties & Trainings

New Car Manager

General Sales Manager

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Languages Spoken

English English

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366 Reviews

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366 Reviews of Fred Fortson

April 07, 2025

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Wow! Wow! Wow! This was my first time buying a car without a face-to-face experience until picking up the vehicle. From submitting my build sheet, waiti More

by ecsw1454
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Apr 14, 2025

Lexus of Chattanooga responded

Thank you for the fantastic feedback! We're thrilled your first fully remote purchase with Lexus of Chattanooga was so seamless, thanks to Fred, Justin, Jackson, and Madison. We're glad we could find your perfect TX without mandatory add-ons. Enjoy your new vehicle!

April 04, 2025

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Fred was the most professional car salesman my husband and I have ever encountered. We arrived thirty minutes before closing, and Fred greeted us outside. I expected him to hurry us through the process, b More

by maryhammontree
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Other Employees Tagged: Justin Hendrick

Apr 14, 2025

Lexus of Chattanooga responded

Thank you so much, Mary! We are absolutely delighted to hear that Fred provided you and your husband with the most professional car buying experience you've ever had. We are so proud of his dedication, especially taking the time to assist you in choosing your first Lexus even near closing time. It's wonderful to know that you appreciated Fred's honesty and straightforward approach, and that he provided you with all the information you needed. We strive for transparency and ensuring our guests feel confident in their decisions. We're also glad he efficiently negotiated the deal and that you left feeling very satisfied. Thank you for choosing Lexus of Chattanooga. We hope you absolutely love your first Lexus and look forward to welcoming you back in the future!

March 08, 2025

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Fred is an amazing and kind salesman. Honest and to the point!! He is very knowledgeable and listens to you in order to get you in the exact vehicle that you are looking for. What my husb More

by ash_vegas77
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Other Employees Tagged: Maria Gains, Aaron Schreiner

Mar 10, 2025

Lexus of Chattanooga responded

Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience with Fred! 🌟 We're thrilled to hear that his kindness, honesty, and extensive knowledge made your visit so enjoyable. Providing a pressure-free environment is incredibly important to us, and we're glad Fred ensured you felt comfortable exploring at your own pace. Congratulations on your beautiful new 2025 NX 450h+ — what an incredible choice! ❤️ We truly appreciate your kind words and your recommendation. If you ever have any questions or need assistance, we're always here for you. Enjoy every mile in your new Lexus! 🚙💫

March 01, 2025

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The dealership is amazing and has so many vehicles to choose from. Fred Fortson is an amazing salesman. He is professional, knowledgeable, and honest. More

by Tara214
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Mar 10, 2025

Lexus of Chattanooga responded

Thank you for your kind words! 🌟 We're delighted to hear that you had such a positive experience at our dealership and that Fred provided you with exceptional service. Fred’s professionalism, knowledge, and honesty are qualities we deeply value, and we're so glad he made your visit memorable. If there's ever anything else we can do for you, please don't hesitate to reach out. Enjoy your new Lexus, and thank you for being part of our Lexus of Chattanooga family!

March 01, 2025

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He is a good salesman. He took hi time to see what I liked And he just did very well More

by sannette2002love
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Mar 10, 2025

Lexus of Chattanooga responded

Thank you for sharing your experience! We're so glad to hear that Fred took the time to understand what you liked and helped you find the perfect vehicle. His dedication to providing thoughtful and caring service truly makes a difference. We'll be sure to share your kind words with him. If you need anything else, we're always here for you. Enjoy your new ride!

March 01, 2025

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I received nothing but the absolute best customer service. I will always buy from Mr Fortson as long as he's in the car business. I have bought over 10 cars from him. More

by Happy GX 460 Owner
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Mar 10, 2025

Lexus of Chattanooga responded

Wow! 🌟 Thank you for your incredible loyalty and for sharing your amazing experience with Fred. It’s wonderful to hear that his outstanding customer service has earned your trust time and time again. Your continued support means the world to us, and we’re grateful to have you as part of our Lexus of Chattanooga family. We'll be sure to pass along your kind words to Fred — he will be so touched. If you ever need anything, we're always here for you. Enjoy every moment in your Lexus!

February 27, 2025

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Fred Fortson assisted us initially with a Lexus and finally with the purchase of a Toyota Highlander. Very professional and helpful. Would highly recommend. More

by m.bpurcell
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Mar 10, 2025

Lexus of Chattanooga responded

Thank you for sharing your experience! We're so glad to hear that Fred was able to assist you throughout your journey, from exploring a Lexus to finding the perfect Toyota Highlander. His professionalism and dedication to helping our guests truly shine through. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we’re grateful for your support. If you ever need anything, please don't hesitate to reach out. Enjoy every mile in your new Highlander!

February 27, 2025

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This dealership was, by far, one of the cleanest and we'll decorated dealerships I have visited. Mr. Fred Forston was above exceptional with his assistance in my selection. The entire experience was rem More

by dlbrook2
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Mar 10, 2025

Lexus of Chattanooga responded

Thank you for your glowing review! We're thrilled to hear that your experience at our dealership was nothing short of remarkable. Our team takes great pride in maintaining a clean and inviting space, and we're so glad you noticed. A special shoutout to Fred for providing exceptional assistance, to Aaron for his detailed and helpful tutorial, and to Justin for making the financing process clear and transparent. We’re lucky to have such dedicated team members, and we'll be sure to share your kind words with them. Congratulations on your new vehicle! If you have any questions or need further assistance, we're always here for you. Enjoy every moment behind the wheel!

February 25, 2025

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The dealership was friendly, professional and informative. Everyone greeted our little four year old granddaughter and didn’t make her feel as though she was in the way. More

by Princeaslan
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Mar 10, 2025

Lexus of Chattanooga responded

Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience! We're so happy to hear that our team made you and your family feel welcome. Creating a warm and inviting environment for all our guests — even our youngest ones — is very important to us. We're glad your sweet granddaughter felt included and comfortable during your visit. If there's ever anything more we can do for you, please let us know. We look forward to seeing you again soon!

February 18, 2025

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Fred Fortson was excellent from start to finish. It was a smooth and easy process. More

by Tony
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Other Employees Tagged: Marc Bales, Justin Hendrick

Mar 10, 2025

Lexus of Chattanooga responded

Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that Fred provided you with such an excellent and seamless experience from start to finish. His dedication to making the car-buying process smooth and easy truly makes a difference. If you ever need anything else, we're here to help. Enjoy your new vehicle, and we look forward to seeing you again soon!

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