![Specializing specifically in Chargers and Tahoes formerly used for police operations, Southern Fleet Sales owner John Thatcher says customers not only get a great deal on a well-maintained vehicle, but that they also get the expertise that comes from his staff "know[ing] these cars like the back of our hand."](https://www.timesfreepress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/1515437446_0110EHBizSpot-Fleet02a.jpg?w=1216)
* Owner: John Thatcher
* Location: 3900 Ringgold Road
* Specialty: Southern Fleet Sales offers used police and special-service vehicles, specializing in Charger and Tahoe police vehicles, though Thatcher said they also offer other makes and models of select good quality local trade-ins.
* Driving force: Thatcher is a retired police officer with a personal love of old cop cars that are hard to come by. While scouting them out at special sales, Thatcher said he’s also able to keep his lot stocked with highly desired government cars.
Southern Fleet Sales owner John Thatcher is using his experience as a retired police officer for Collegedale and Red Bank to build a business focused on repurposing former police vehicles for everyday customers.* Other ventures: A successful businessman, Thatcher also owns popular Georgia barbecue chain Thatcher’s Barbecue & Grill.