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
374 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, 4 mos

Industry Experience

26 yrs, 10 mos

Specialties & Trainings

New Car Manager

General Sales Manager

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Languages Spoken

English English

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374 Reviews

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374 Reviews of Fred Fortson

June 22, 2025

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This was our second purchase with Fred Fortson. He was professional and made an exceptional buying experience for my wife and I with our new TX500h. I highly recommend Fred to friends and colleague More

by ross.leslieb
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Jun 24, 2025

Lexus of Chattanooga responded

Thank you so much for your continued trust in Lexus of Chattanooga and in Fred Fortson! We are truly honored that you chose us again for your new TX500h — and we’re thrilled to hear that Fred provided another exceptional experience for you and your wife. Your recommendation means the world to us, and we’ll be sure to share your kind words with Fred and the entire team. We look forward to welcoming you back anytime — enjoy every mile in your beautiful new Lexus!

June 20, 2025

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Lexus of Chattanooga is my #1 dealership for a new automobile. These folks know how to make you feel right at home. And my #1 salesman is Fred Fortson. He will work to get you the best deal ever. More

by ladyicetn99
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Jun 24, 2025

Lexus of Chattanooga responded

Thank you so much for your kind words and for making Lexus of Chattanooga your #1 choice! We are truly honored. Fred Fortson is an absolute gem, and we’re so glad to hear he made your experience a great one. Our team takes great pride in making every guest feel right at home, and it means the world to us to know that came through during your visit. We look forward to serving you again in the future — and thank you for being part of our Lexus family!

June 18, 2025

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Today experience went well. Friendly staff with great selection of new and used vehicles would recommend to friends. More

by Beawiz_07
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Jun 19, 2025

Lexus of Chattanooga responded

Thank you for sharing your positive experience! We’re so glad you found our staff friendly and enjoyed our selection of new and used vehicles. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we look forward to welcoming you and your friends back to Lexus of Chattanooga! 🚘✨

June 14, 2025

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Very easy experience. Able to beat other offers and make the math on the car make sense. Dealership is clean and comfortable. More

by ethan m
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Jun 19, 2025

Lexus of Chattanooga responded

Thank you, Ethan! We’re glad to hear your experience was easy and that we could provide a great offer that made sense for you. We’re also happy you found our dealership clean and comfortable — creating a welcoming space is very important to us. We look forward to serving you again at Lexus of Chattanooga! 🚘✨

June 02, 2025

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Fred did a fantastic job! From start to finish, Fred made the car buying experience easy and convenient. We ordered a couple of additional of parts before the car and Fred ens More

by Dbtibbs1
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Jun 05, 2025

Lexus of Chattanooga responded

Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience! Fred and Madison, along with our entire team at Lexus of Chattanooga, are thrilled to have made your car buying journey smooth, detailed, and truly special. Providing that white-glove, caring service is what Omotenashi is all about. We’re honored to have earned your trust and can’t wait to welcome you back for many great drives ahead! #LexusOfChattanooga #Omotenashi

May 30, 2025

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I recently had the pleasure of working with Fred, and I couldn't be more impressed. From start to finish, he made the car-buying process smooth, stress-free, and enjoyable. Fred was knowledgeable, patient, More

by ahcarlton
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Jun 05, 2025

Lexus of Chattanooga responded

Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled Fred provided such a smooth, stress-free, and enjoyable experience. His dedication to listening and serving with care truly reflects the heart of Lexus of Chattanooga. We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to helping you again in the future! 🚗💙 #LexusOfChattanooga #Omotenashi

May 21, 2025

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Great place to do business and receive service. We have been pleased with all our interactions with them. More

by blboykin
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May 26, 2025

Lexus of Chattanooga responded

Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re honored to be your trusted choice for both sales and service. Providing consistently positive experiences is what we strive for every day at Lexus of Chattanooga. We truly appreciate your continued trust and look forward to serving you for many years to come!

May 15, 2025

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Very easy to work with. Super transparent when wanting to know information on the car and availability. Good communication skills all around More

by Bradywillocks
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May 26, 2025

Lexus of Chattanooga responded

Thank you so much, Brady! We’re delighted to hear that our team made your experience easy and transparent, especially when it came to answering your questions and keeping you informed. Clear communication is at the heart of how we serve every guest at Lexus of Chattanooga. We appreciate your kind words and look forward to helping you again in the future!

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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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!

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