It travels to the northeast, crossing over a segment of Tellico Lake and passing through the resort community of Tellico Village, the highway passes northwest of Toqua Golf Club.

After skirting along the western shore of the lake, SR 444 travels farther to the west.

It curves back to the east, passing through Tanasi Golf Club.

The highway then crosses over another segment of the lake and leaves Tellico Village.

[2] The entire route is in Loudon County.