If you are experiencing a sharp pain on the left side above the  hip, this could indicate a kidney infection. It would be wise to  seek medical advice if the pain persists l â¦ onger than a couple of  days, or if it gets worse.
European Contact. The first European to enter Tennessee was Hernando de Soto in 1540. His expedition of 700 Spaniards and a number of slaves crossed into Tennessee in mid-May. In Tennessee, they encountered a Mississippian town called Chiaha, near present day Dandridge, Tennessee.
James Robertson (explorer) For other people named James Robertson, see James Robertson (disambiguation). James Robertson (June 28, 1742 â September 1, 1814) was an American explorer, soldier and Indian agent, and one of the founding fathers of the State of Tennessee.