New Director Named For Red Mountain Park

BIRMINGHAM, AL - The Red Mountain Park Commission announce its recent hire of T.C. McLemore as the park's new executive director. McLemore will manage park operations and fundraising for the 1,500-acre Birmingham greenspace.

McLemore has been employed with the Alabama Humanities Foundation, where he directed statewide educational programming. He is a sixth-generation Alabamian, originally from Fort Payne. He earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from UAB and was the University’s first graduate with honors in Global and Community Leadership. After serving as an AmeriCorps VISTA at Alabama Possible, he earned a master’s degree in history from UAB receiving the David Hart White Prize in History. McLemore has been involved with Red Mountain Park as a volunteer for years, most recently serving as President of the Park’s Junior Board.

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“Red Mountain Park sits squarely in the intersection of what keeps me committed to Birmingham—a beautiful greenspace dedicated to uncovering our city’s history while fostering public and civic health,” said McLemore. “I am excited to join a team of committed conservation, education, outdoor, and nonprofit professionals.”
McLemore added, “Red Mountain Park is big place with even bigger goals. I am energized by the fact that I share this great responsibility of stewardship and growth with passionate volunteer leadership and with the greater Birmingham community.”

Photo via Red Mountain Park

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