Franklin, Tennessee - Rusty Mechanism

Rusty the Metal Man stands in front of The Factory at Franklin (circa-1929 buildings that once served as the Dortch Stove Works, Magic Chef and later the Jamison Bedding Company and is now a historic shopping, dining and entertainment complex). Rusty is made of metal parts which I assume came from the original equipment that was housed inside this factory. Rusty carries a metal lunch pail, wears eyeglasses, and sports a ball cap. [RegalRed1, 04/24/2009]

Rusty can be seen outside The Factory At Franklin. The Factory is a shopping mall. Rusty is standing tall and looking good. [Kristine, 03/03/2009]

A 20-ft. tall tall human form sculpted from recycled machinery parts - "Rusty Mechanism." [Movis, 01/22/2009]

[RA: Formal name is Russell T. Mechanism, created by artist Chris Nethercutt out of recycled junk over a six year period, and erected in 2008. Rusty is some sort of plant shift worker -- he wears a cap and carries a metal lunchbox in his right hand. Nethercutt built in some goofy details: a spigot in case Rusty gets "water on the knee," a wrench for a "wrenched ankle," a bug in his ear, and more. "The Factory" is a reuse of the old building, now filled with shops and restaurants.]