A tie down (10, 116, 122, 128) is used for connecting a connecting member (58) such as a rope, cord, chain, wire or hook into operative connection with a supporting structure such as a wall (66). The tie down includes an annular base (16) and a centerpiece (32). An eye (36) is movably mounted in connection with the centerpiece to facilitate the engagement of the eye with a connecting member. A light ring (28, 128) includes at least one light (30). The at least one light is selectively operative to surroundingly illuminate the centerpiece and the eye.