The President's Gala is a festive tradition held at The Peabody Hotel the eve of the AutoZone Liberty Bowl. This year’s gala was held December 27, 2021, and featured a cocktail reception, dinner, and dancing to Andy Childs and Sixwire. Andy, a Memphis native, was also presented with the Bowl’s Outstanding Achievement Award in recognition of his excellence in music and entertainment. The next day, a huge turnout showed up at the Liberty Bowl as Texas Tech University played and defeated Mississippi State. Libertybowl.org.