Pros
Good mission statement. Not beholden to taxpayers or shareholders financially. Self-funded from revenues and debt. Surplus revenue after expenses gets proportionately distributed across the municipalities in the valley -- this is why property taxes are reasonably low in the valley compared to much of the country. No state income tax in Tennessee. Additional retirement plan contribution, beyond 401k max allowable, could be made with after-tax money into a tax-deferred account in December of each year, but you have to ask the Fidelity Rep how to do it, and if such an unadvertised retirement savings loophole still exists.
Cons
Entrenched culture with a mixed bag of performance, not able to achieve industry best. Frustrated employees eventually move on and content employees stay. Sales tax in Tennessee is higher than most.