Tru Blue's House of Wings on Johnnie Dodds Boulevard in Mount Pleasant closed shortly before July 4 for renovations. Plans for the work included replacing the bar, removing the dropped ceiling and bringing in new furniture.
Before the work began, Gandy told the Post and Courier that plans included replacing the bar, removing the dropped ceiling and bringing in new furniture. He expected the restaurant to reopen around mid-September, according to the outlet’s earlier report.
What Changed Inside Tru Blue's
The restaurant's beer selection has grown from three beers on draft to 10, according to Tru Blue's House of Wings.
Gandy had told the Post and Courier he'd re-signed his lease at the property and received a bit of tenant-improvement help from the building's new owner as part of that deal. The Anna Knapp and Fairmount shopping plazas, where Tru Blue's sits, were bought by locally based RCB Development for $15 million back in May 2025, the outlet reported.
What the Center's Plans Mean for Tenants
RCB Development says Mount Pleasant approved center-wide plans for Fairmount Landing, including façade, landscaping, signage and parking improvements, according to RCB Development. The announcement does not establish how the plans may affect individual businesses such as Tru Blue’s. In a separate report about the center’s redevelopment, WCSC reported on Dec. 19, 2025, that Cuoco Pazzo owner Davide Davino said he did not want to move but felt he had no choice. That report concerned another tenant and does not establish an effect on Tru Blue’s.
US-17 Safety Plans
The Town of Mount Pleasant says its US-17 Corridor Safety Enhancement project aims to reduce serious-injury and fatal incidents through measures including landscaped medians and channelization of turning movements, intended to reduce potential conflicts. The town’s project description does not specify how the changes may affect access to individual businesses, including Tru Blue’s, according to the Town of Mount Pleasant.
A Mount Pleasant Fixture With A Title To Defend
Tru Blue's website describes it as one of Mount Pleasant's oldest bars. Gandy's chicken recipe also carries some fresh bragging rights, having taken first place in the 2026 Wing War tournament, as reported by The Post and Courier.
Gandy said the kitchen will keep serving up plenty of chicken wings alongside his authentic Maryland crab cakes. Tru Blue's invites customers to enjoy wings, cold drinks and company.
